GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• ORIGIN: CHINA: Guangxi, Guizhou, Xizang, Yunnan. Malaysia, INDIA. It is found at altitudes of 1800 m and above.
• CLIMATE: Tolerates temperatures from -6 to -8°C. It clearly appreciates a mild and humid climate.
• EXPOSURE: In the sun or partial shade.
• SOIL: In a neutral to acid cool, humus-rich and slightly drained substrate.
• GROWTH: Average.
• PATHOLOGY:
• PROPAGATION: In the absence of fresh seeds, its propagation is very difficult, as cuttings root extremely slowly.
• PRUNING:
• USE:
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GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

• DIMENSIONS: Can reach 15m in height.
• HABIT:
• TRUNK:
• BARK:
• BRANCHES: Pubescent shoots, green when young.
• NOTE: Its wood is used for the manufacture of doors and windows.

PHYSIOLOGY OF LEAVES

• FORME: Leaves alternate, 10–17 × 9–13 cm, broadly oval, sometimes slightly trilobed, acuminate apex, broadly cuneate base, entire margins
• COLOUR: Dark green.
• NOTE:

PHYSIOLOGY OF FLOWERS

• TIME: May to July.
• SHAPE: The flowers lack sepals but have five linear petals 2 to 3 mm long and 10 to 15 stamens 5 mm long.
• COLOUR: Yellow.
• NOTE: Hermaphroditic flowers.

PHYSIOLOGY OF FRUIT

• SHAPE: Ellipsoid capsules, 7–9 × 5–6 mm, smooth.
• COLOUR: Brown.
• SEEDS: Narrow-winged seeds.
• PERIOD: August to October (China).