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
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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. |