Magnolia wolfii (Hojarasco de Santa Rosa (Spanish))


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Specieswolfii
SynonymsTalauma wolfii
CategoryWoody
OriginRisaralda, Colombia.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionWith a single population of only 3 mature trees (2006), this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered.
HabitatHumid cloud forests on steep slopes at an altitude of approximately 1,800 m.
Leaf DescriptionThick leaves.
Flower DescriptionCreamy white flowers.
Fruit DescriptionLarge, green fruit, produced in October.

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