Michelia figo (Lour.) Spreng. var. anonaefolia
For details of the species see Michelia figo (Lour.) Spreng. ‘It differs from fuscata in its leaves being narrower and the flowers more purple; the plant is also more delicate. If these distinctions are not very strong, they may be deemed satisfactory in a genus composed of few individuals all of which are of a noble and interesting character.’ [LBC no.1072/1825].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Introduced to this country from China, by Mr. Evans, of the India House, in whose valuable collection it first flowered in 1802.’ [Curtis’s Botanical Magazine].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.656/1843].
Notes
Published Mar 20, 2009 - 03:10 PM | Last updated Mar 22, 2010 - 05:20 PM
Michelia figo (Lour.) Spreng. var. anonaefolia | LBC no.1072/1825 as Magnolia anonaefolia | RBGS
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | China |
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| Common Name | Banana shrub |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Magnolia annonaefolia |
| Confidence level | high |