Magnolia cylindrica

Magnolia cylindrica, the Huangshan magnolia, is a species of plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is endemic to southeastern China. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

Magnolia cylindrica is a decidious tree or shrub, 5–12 m tall. Its leaves are obovate, 10–17 cm long, 4–10 cm wide. Flowers appear before leaves, they are mostly white, fragrant, about 8 cm wide. Fruit is pink, cylindrical, 5–8 cm long, 2–3 cm wide.