Magnolia rostrata
Magnolia rostrata, the beaked magnolia, is a species of plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is found in the Himalayas (Tibet, Yunnan, Myanmar). It is an IUCN Red List endangered species, threatened by habitat loss.[2]
| Magnolia rostrata | |
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| Leaves and immature fruit | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus: | Magnolia |
| Subgenus: | Magnolia subg. Magnolia |
| Section: | Magnolia sect. Rhytidospermum |
| Subsection: | Magnolia subsect. Rhytidospermum |
| Species: | M. rostrata |
| Binomial name | |
| Magnolia rostrata W.Smith | |
Description
The tree's leaves are to 50 cm long by 20–30 cm wide. It has melon scented flowers in summer, white with some pink. According to Backyard Gardener, it can reach in height up too 50-100 feet.
Cultivation
Magnolia rostrata is grown as an ornamental tree in gardens.
References
- Khela, S. (2014). "Magnolia rostrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T32426A2818758. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T32426A2818758.en.
- Backyard: Magnolia Rostrata ( Beaked Magnolia )
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