Magnolia gilbertoi (Cana Bravo, Hojarasco de Gilberto)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | gilbertoi |
| Synonyms | Talauma gilbertoi |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Risaralda and Valle del Cauca, Colombia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Timber is used for building fences and farm buildings. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June, November |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Found in only 5 locations, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as endangered. |
| Habitat | Forests on steep slopes distributed from the basin of River Cauca up to the basin of River Otun, at an altitude of 1,800-3,300 m. |
| Leaf Description | Thick and fleshy leaves. |
| Fruit Description | Produced in June. |