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Magnolia ovoidea
Origin: Yunnan, China.
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Species |
| ovoidea |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Synonyms |
| Manglietia ovoidea |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Height |
| 10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| With less than an estimated 50 individuals, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered. |
| Habitat |
| South-east Yunnan in evergreen forests at an altitude of 1,700 - 2,000 m. |
| Leaf Description |
| Elliptic to elliptic-oblong, thick with a cuneate base, 13 - 14 x 4 - 5 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Yellowish-green, 3 outer tepals and 2 inner tepals purple in colour. |
| Fruit Description |
| Ellipsoid, 2.7 - 3.2 cm, produced October through November. |
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