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Magnoliaceae /
Mokurenka |
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Notes For Reference:- |
Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Michelia;
Michelia_compressa /
Ogatamanoki |
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Michelia compressa / Ogatamanoki オガタマノキ |
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Michelia compressa: An
evergreen tree that grows as tall as 15m in coastal forests in warm
districts. Leaves are of alternate phyllotaxis; blades measure
5-12cm long, 2-4cm wide, oblong-shaped, with entire margins, dark
green and glossy surfaces, back surfaces tinge white, and 2-3cm long
petioles with hairs. Single, fragrant, about 3 cm in diameter
flowers set themselves at the axils; perianth lobes are generally
twelve and all petaloid. Fruit comprises multiple follicles and
matures in September-October. Bloom time: February-April. |
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