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Magnolia polyhypsophylla


Almenegra de Ventanas




Origin:  Antioquia, Colombia.
Family
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Species
polyhypsophylla
Category
Woody
Synonyms
Talauma polyhpsophylla
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
Height
25 m
Spread
80 cm
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilNovember
General Description
With a distribution area of only 100 km and 12 mature individuals, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered.
Habitat
Cloudy rainforests at an altitude of 1,800 - 2,600 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Grey with dark streaks.
Leaf Description
Elliptic, alternate, light vibrant green with a pale green underside.
Flower Description
Yellow flowers with cream sepals.
Fruit Description
Elliptic, 6.6 - 7 x 2.6 - 3 cm, produced February through April.
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