Magnolia ovoidea is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is a tree endemic to southeastern Yunnan in south-central China. There are only four small subpopulations of this critically endangered species. The total population was estimated at less than 50 individuals as of 2007.
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.Manglietia ovoidea. Flora of China.
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