Magnolia insignis (syn. Manglietia insignis), the red lotus tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae, native to Nepal, Assam, Tibet, southern China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. It is used as a street tree in a number of southern Chinese cities.
Description Vegetative characteristics Magnolia insignis is an evergreen, or semi-deciduous, up to tall tree.Manglietia insignis (Wallich) Blume. (n.d.). Flora of China @ efloras.org. Retrieved December 15, 2024, from http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=242331549 Generative characteristics The solitary, terminal, erect, white to pink, wide flowersManglietia insignis. (n.d.). Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved December 15, 2024, from https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/67925/wd/details are fragrant. The fruit is elongate, ovoid-ellipsoid, dehiscent, long, and 3 cm wide.
Cytology The diploid chromosome count is 2n = 38.
Taxonomy It was published by Nathaniel Wallich in 1824.
Conservation The IUCN conservation status is Least Concern (LC).
Ecology Habitat It occurs in evergreen broad-leaved forests at elevations of above sea level.
Use It is used for its wood and as an ornamental plant.
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