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. |