Magnolia boliviana (Granadilla)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesboliviana
CategoryWoody
OriginCochabama and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatRainforest foothills at an altitude of 200-500 m.
Leaf DescriptionOvate-elliptic, 12-29 x 7-12 cm.
Flower DescriptionWhite 6-petaled flowers.
Fruit DescriptionOvoid, 11-14 cm in length.

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