Kingdom Plantae Family Magnoliaceae Subgenus M. subg. Gynopodium Scientific name Magnolia kachirachirai Rank Species | Order Magnoliales Genus Magnolia Section M. sect. Gynopodium Higher classification Magnolia | |
Similar Magnoliaceae, Magnolia, Magnolia guatemalensis, Magnolia calimaensis, Magnolia pacifica | ||
Magnolia kachirachirai (syn. Parakmeria kachirachirai) is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is endemic to Taiwan.
This is a tree growing up to 20 meters tall. The leathery oval-shaped leaves are up to 12 centimeters long. It bears bisexual flowers with whorls of yellow tepals and many stamens.
This species is known from just a few locations in fragmented habitat. Its populations are declining. Its habitat is cleared for human use and it is cut for timber. It is also grown as an ornamental.
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