Magnolia boliviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
233693
Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.Nee) Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Magnoliaceae : 26 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233024
Common Names
- Magnolia Boliviana
- Boliviana Magnolia
- Boliviana's Magnolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Magnolia boliviana (also called Bolivian Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Bolivia. It has fragrant white flowers, glossy green leaves, and a pyramidal shape. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia boliviana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Magnolia boliviana flower is white with yellowish tinges and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Magnolia boliviana is a large shrub or small tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be planted in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist until roots form.
Where to Find Magnolia boliviana
Magnolia boliviana is native to the montane forests of Bolivia.
Magnolia boliviana FAQ
What is the common name of Magnolia boliviana?
Bolivian Magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia boliviana?
It is found in lowland forests of Bolivia.
What is the growth habit of Magnolia boliviana?
It is an evergreen tree with an upright habit.
Species in the Magnolia genus
Magnolia acuminata, Magnolia albosericea, Magnolia allenii, Magnolia amazonica, Magnolia amoena, Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia annamensis, Magnolia arcabucoana, Magnolia argyrotricha, Magnolia ashtonii, Magnolia baillonii, Magnolia balansae, Magnolia betongensis, Magnolia bintuluensis, Magnolia biondii, Magnolia blaoensis, Magnolia boliviana, Magnolia borneensis, Magnolia calimaensis, Magnolia calophylla, Magnolia campbellii, Magnolia cararensis, Magnolia caricifragans, Magnolia carsonii, Magnolia cathcartii, Magnolia caveana, Magnolia cespedesii, Magnolia champaca, Magnolia championii, Magnolia chimantensis, Magnolia chocoensis, Magnolia clemensiorum, Magnolia coco, Magnolia colombiana, Magnolia compressa, Magnolia cristalensis, Magnolia cubensis, Magnolia cylindrica, Magnolia dandyi, Magnolia dawsoniana, Magnolia delavayi, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia dixonii, Magnolia dodecapetala, Magnolia domingensis, Magnolia duclouxii, Magnolia duperreana, Magnolia ekmanii, Magnolia elegans, Magnolia emarginata,
Species in the Magnoliaceae family
Liriodendron chinense, Liriodendron tulipifera, Magnolia acuminata, Magnolia albosericea, Magnolia allenii, Magnolia amazonica, Magnolia amoena, Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia annamensis, Magnolia arcabucoana, Magnolia argyrotricha, Magnolia ashtonii, Magnolia baillonii, Magnolia balansae, Magnolia betongensis, Magnolia bintuluensis, Magnolia biondii, Magnolia blaoensis, Magnolia boliviana, Magnolia borneensis, Magnolia calimaensis, Magnolia calophylla, Magnolia campbellii, Magnolia cararensis, Magnolia caricifragans, Magnolia carsonii, Magnolia cathcartii, Magnolia caveana, Magnolia cespedesii, Magnolia champaca, Magnolia championii, Magnolia chimantensis, Magnolia chocoensis, Magnolia clemensiorum, Magnolia coco, Magnolia colombiana, Magnolia compressa, Magnolia cristalensis, Magnolia cubensis, Magnolia cylindrica, Magnolia dandyi, Magnolia dawsoniana, Magnolia delavayi, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia dixonii, Magnolia dodecapetala, Magnolia domingensis, Magnolia duclouxii, Magnolia duperreana, Magnolia ekmanii,
References
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Michael Nee (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991471-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.