Magnolia polyhypsophylla (Almenegra de Ventanas)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciespolyhypsophylla
SynonymsTalauma polyhpsophylla
CategoryWoody
OriginAntioquia, Colombia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height25 m
Spread80 cm
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April, November

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionWith a distribution area of only 100 km and 12 mature individuals, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered.
HabitatCloudy rainforests at an altitude of 1,800 - 2,600 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey with dark streaks.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic, alternate, light vibrant green with a pale green underside.
Flower DescriptionYellow flowers with cream sepals.
Fruit DescriptionElliptic, 6.6 - 7 x 2.6 - 3 cm, produced February through April.

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