Magnolia cararensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cararensis
ID:
233714
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lozano) Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Magnoliaceae : 27 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233045
Common Names
- Carare Magnolia
- Carare's Magnolia
- Carare Magnolia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Magnolia cararensis (also called Carare Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Colombia. 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 cararensis 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 cararensis 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 cararensis is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to a height of 15–20 m (49–66 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Magnolia cararensis
Magnolia cararensis is native to the montane forests of Colombia.
Magnolia cararensis FAQ
What is the common name of Magnolia cararensis?
Carare Magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia cararensis?
It is found in lowland forests of Colombia.
What is the growth habit of Magnolia cararensis?
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.
Gustavo Lozano-Contreras (1938-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozano' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991408-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.