Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
cathcartii
ID:
233720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Noot.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 88 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233051

Common Names

  • Cathcart Magnolia
  • Cathcart's Magnolia
  • Cathcart Magnolia Tree

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Description

Magnolia cathcartii (also called Cathcart's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to South Africa. 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 cathcartii 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 cathcartii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia cathcartii 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 cathcartii

Magnolia cathcartii is native to the montane forests of Colombia.

Magnolia cathcartii FAQ

What is the common name of Magnolia cathcartii?

Cathcart's Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia cathcartii?

It is found in lowland forests of South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Magnolia cathcartii?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915248-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.