Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
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| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
| Maximum Height | 18 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Borneo |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Magnolia villosa is a tree up to 18 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its alternate, stalked leaves have leaf blades that are usually oval, 19–50 by 7.5–20 cm, and densely woolly on both surfaces when young. |
| Flowers | Its white flowers are large, with densely woolly, soft hairs covering its flower stalks. |
| Fruit | Its fruits are 10 by 6 cm. |
| Habitat | It grows in primary forest, up to 1000 m altitude. |
| Associated Fauna | Its flowers are insect-pollinated. |
| Cultivation | It can be propagated by seed. |
| Etymology | Latin Magnolia, commemorating Pierre Magnol (1638–1715), a French professor of botany; Latin villosus, covered with soft hair, referring to the flower stalk |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Others
| Master ID | 33053 |
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| Species ID | 7467 |
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