Magnolia coriacea explained

Magnolia coriacea is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to China.^[1] There are no more than about 500 individuals remaining of this endangered species.^[2]

This is a tree growing 10 to 20 meters tall. The leaves are up to 15 centimeters long. The flowers have white tepals.^[3]

Further reading

• Tang, C. Q., et al. (2011). Habitat fragmentation, degradation, and population status of endangered Michelia coriacea in southeastern Yunnan, China. Mountain Research and Development, 31(4), 343–350.
• Zhao, X., & Sun, W. (2009). Abnormalities in sexual development and pollinator limitation in Michelia coriacea (Magnoliaceae), a critically endangered endemic to Southeast Yunnan, China. Flora, 204(6), 463–470.
• Zhao, X., Ma, Y., Sun, W., Wen, X., & Milne, R. (2012). High genetic diversity and low differentiation of Michelia coriacea (Magnoliaceae), a critically endangered endemic in southeast Yunnan, China. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 13(4), 4396–4411.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Magnolia coriacea (Hung T.Chang & B.L.Chen) Figlar . Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2022-03-25 .
2. Global Tree Specialist Group . 2014 . Magnolia coriacea . 2014 . e.T39016A2885659 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T39016A2885659.en . 2022-03-25.
3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=242332315 Michelia coriacea.