Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogollo, Hoyos-Gómez & M.Serna
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71: 33 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033147
Common Names
- Frontinoensis Magnolia
- Frontinoen Magnolia
- Frontinoen Water-willow
Description
Magnolia frontinoensis (also called Frontinoensis, among many other common names) is a tree of the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has large, white flowers and small, round, purple fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia frontinoensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Magnolia frontinoensis is white and fragrant, with 6-7 petals. The seed is a cone-shaped, red-brown nut, containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite, elliptic leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Magnolia frontinoensis is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Magnolia frontinoensis
Magnolia frontinoensis can be found in the Andes Mountains in Colombia.
Magnolia frontinoensis FAQ
What are the common names of Magnolia frontinoensis?
Frontino Magnolia, Colombian Magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia frontinoensis?
It is found in the tropical forests of Colombia
What is the average height of Magnolia frontinoensis?
It can reach a height of up to 15 meters
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,