Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2511

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

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Family: Magnoliaceae

Family ja: モクレン

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Description en: Genus of 25 species of upright to spreading, evergreen trees and shrubs found in mountain woodland from the Himalayas to S. and W. China and Malaysia. The alternate, mostly oblong-ovate to elliptic or inversely lance-shaped leaves are glossy, light or dark green. Manglietia species are usually cultivated for their magnolia-like flowers, borne singly at the tips of the branches. They are followed by cone-like heads containing oblong to ovoid, fleshy-coated seeds. Grow as specimen plants. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse.

Hardiness en: Frost tender, although M. insignis may survive short periods near to 0°C (32°F).

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 5-9°C (41-48°F) as soon as ripe. Root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in spring. Layer or air layer one-year-old stems in spring.

Pests en: Scale insects may be a problem under glass.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41