Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
233745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 307 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233076

Common Names

  • Cuban Magnolia
  • Cuban Laurel Magnolia
  • Cuban Bigleaf Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia cubensis (also called Cuban Magnolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Cuba. It has an upright, oval shape and grows up to 15 m in height. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, dark green and glabrous. Its flowers are white and fragrant, with a diameter of 8-10 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia cubensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Magnolia cubensis sub. acunae Imkhan.
Magnolia cubensis sub. cacuminicola (Bisse) G.Klotz
Magnolia cubensis sub. cubensis
Magnolia cubensis sub. turquinensis Imkhan.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia cubensis has white, cup-shaped flowers with 6-12 tepals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia cubensis 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 cubensis

Magnolia cubensis is native to the montane forests of Cuba.

Magnolia cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia cubensis?

Magnolia cubensis

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia cubensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Mexico and Central America

What is the flowering season of Magnolia cubensis?

April to May

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:149280-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.