Magnolia rostrata (Beaked Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | rostrata |
| Synonyms | Houpoea rostrata |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Tibet and Yunnan, China and Myanmar. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Used medicinally. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 25 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as endangered and is listed as vulnerable in the China Red Book. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Montane forests as an altitude of 2,100-3,000 m. |
| Leaf Description | Obovate-oblong, thin, large green leaves, 50 x 20-22.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | 11-tepaled flowers, creamy white in colour with a pink hue and a melon scented fragrance. |
| Fruit Description | 12.5 cm in length with vibrant red seeds. |
Photographs
Magnolia rostrata, form. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
Magnolia rostrata, leaf. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
Magnolia rostrata, flower. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
Magnolia rostrata, flower. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
Magnolia rostrata, bud. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.