Magnolia polyhypsophylla (Almenegra de Ventanas)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | polyhypsophylla |
| Synonyms | Talauma polyhpsophylla |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | Antioquia, Colombia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 25 m |
| Spread | 80 cm |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April, November |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | With a distribution area of only 100 km and 12 mature individuals, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered. |
| Habitat | Cloudy rainforests at an altitude of 1,800 - 2,600 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Grey with dark streaks. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic, alternate, light vibrant green with a pale green underside. |
| Flower Description | Yellow flowers with cream sepals. |
| Fruit Description | Elliptic, 6.6 - 7 x 2.6 - 3 cm, produced February through April. |