Magnolia hypolampra
(Dandy) Figlar
Ma la
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMagnolia hypolampra is a species of plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam.
Description
A tree. It grows 21 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across. The twigs are black. The leaves are narrowly oval and 6-13 cm long by 5-6 cm wide. They are green and shiny. The flower buds are 2 cm long. They have a scent. The fruit are 2-4.5 cm long by 1-2.5 cm wide and the valves open and are curved when mature. There are 1-4 seeds.
Edible Uses
The seeds are used as a flavouring agent.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are used as a flavouring agent.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.
Production
In Yunnan it flowers in March and April and fruits September to October.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Luo, B., et al, 2019, Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 15:56 (As Michelia hedyosperma)
