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Magnolia grandis





Origin:  Guangxi and Yunnan, China.
Family
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Species
grandis
Type
Tree (evergreen)
Synonyms
Manglietia grandis
Height
6-12 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered.
Habitat
Forest valleys on limestone mountains at an altitude of 800-1,500 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Thick, glabrous pale grey twigs.
Leaf Description
Large elliptic to obovate, thick leaves, with 17-26 secondary veins on either side of the mid vein and a cuneate base, 20-35 x 10-13 cm .
Flower Description
Fragrant deep red flowers with 12 tepals.
Fruit Description
Ellipsoid-ovoid, 10-12 cm, produced September through October.
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