Magnolia coriacea is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to China.[2] There are no more than about 500 individuals remaining of this endangered species.[1]

Magnolia coriacea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Magnoliaceae
Genus: Magnolia
Species:
M. coriacea
Binomial name
Magnolia coriacea
(Hung T.Chang & B.L.Chen) Figlar[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Michelia coriacea Hung T.Chang & B.L.Chen
  • Michelia nitida B.L.Chen
  • Michelia polyneura C.Y.Wu ex Y.W.Law & Y.F.Wu

This is a tree growing 10 to 20 meters tall. The leaves are up to 15 centimeters long. The flowers have white tepals.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Global Tree Specialist Group (2014). "Magnolia coriacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T39016A2885659. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T39016A2885659.en. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  2. ^ a b c "Magnolia coriacea (Hung T.Chang & B.L.Chen) Figlar". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  3. ^ Michelia coriacea. Flora of China.

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