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Magnolia xanthantha
Origin: Yunnan, China.
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Species |
| xanthantha |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Synonyms |
| Michelia xanthantha |
| Height |
| 30 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Known in one location and threatened by habitat loss, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as endangered. |
| Habitat |
| Montane forests at an altitude of 1,300-1,400 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Blackish-brown to greyish-brown twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Cylindric and glabrous 1.5 cm. |
| Leaf Description |
| Elliptic to obovate-elliptic, glabrous with 11-12 secondary veins on either side of the mid vein and a cuneate to obtuse base, 15-17 x 6-7 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Fragrant with 6 tepals, yellow in colour. |
| Fruit Description |
| Pendulous, 21 cm, produced September through October. |
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