| General Description | A rare Magnolia that grows naturally in isolated forests in Yunnan, China and Thailand to Vietnam. |
| Shape | Upright spreading. |
| Landscape | As a specimen or accent plant or as part of plant collection in a tropical garden. |
| Cultivation | Grown in rich, organic, moist but moderately-draining loamy soils in partial to full sun. Water moderately. Generally intolerant of extreme soil conditions and urban pollutants. |
| Habitat | Isolated forests. |
| Leaf Description | Broad ovate leaves, 9 - 15 cm in length grow along leaf stems and branches. |
| Flower Description | Showy terminal flowers with 9 tepals facing upward on flowering stems. |
| Colour Description | Purplish-red flowers among medium-green foliage and medium-brown bark. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |
