Manglietia ovoidea
Manglietia ovoidea is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is endemic to China. There are only four small subpopulations of this critically endangered species.[1]
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This is a forest tree growing up to 10 meters tall. The leathery leaves are up to 14 centimeters long. The flower has eleven leathery tepals. They are yellow-green in color, the innermost taking a purple tinge.[2]
References
- China Expert Workshop (2014). "Magnolia ovoidea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T39014A2885610. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T39014A2885610.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- Manglietia ovoidea. Flora of China.
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