Magnolia rostrata
Leaves and immature fruit
Scientific classification Edit this 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

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]

Description

The tree's leaves are to 50 cm long by 20โ€“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

  1. โ†‘ Khela, S. (2014). "Magnolia rostrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T32426A2818758. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T32426A2818758.en. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  2. โ†‘ Backyard: Magnolia Rostrata ( Beaked Magnolia )


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