Machilus of Gwanmaedo Island, Jindo
珍島 觀梅島 厚朴나무
전라남도 진도군
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.212
- Category
- 동식물
- Designated year
- 1968
- Location
- 진도군, 전라남도— 전남 진도군 조도면 관매리 106-2번지
- Coordinates
- 34.239254, 126.053035
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Description
The Machilus grows in warm places. It grows in Japan and Taiwan and on Ulleungdo Island and south islands of Korea. The bark of the Machilus is used as medicine for stomachache. Magnificent and beautiful, the Magnolia is planted in the garden or in the park. In addition, this tree is often planted as windbreak. The Machilus in Gwanmae-ri, Jindo Island is growing thickly with Japanese elm trees and Japanese black pines, with height of about 17m and girth of approximately 3.72m. The villagers perform a ceremony in the Machilus forest for peace and prosperity every January. The Machilus in Gwanmae-ri, Jindo has been kept well for a long time. Biologically valuable, it is designated and protected as a natural monument.
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Korea Heritage Service Open API (khs.go.kr)