Magnolia virolinensis (Platero (Spanish))


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesvirolinensis
SynonymsTalauma virolinensis
CategoryWoody
OriginBoyaca and Santander, Colombia.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered.
HabitatHumid and cloudy forests on mountain slopes and peaks at an altitude of approximately 2,650 m.
Fruit DescriptionProduced in May through July.

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