Magnolia mahechae (Laurel Almanegra)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | mahechae |
| Synonyms | Dugandiodendron mahechae, Talauma mahechae |
| Origin | Valle del Cauca, Colombia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Timber is used to produce sawlogs and in use in carpentry. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Flowering Period | January, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as endangered. It was previously listed as critically endangered however work by Colombian botanists have increased the status to endangered. |
| Notable Specimens | Farallones de Cali National Park, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. |
| Habitat | Western slopes of the western mountain range in Valle de Cauca at an altitiude of 1,300-2,000 m. |
| Fruit Description | Produced in January. |