Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
233853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 47: 253 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233184

Common Names

  • Guatemalensis Magnolia
  • Guatemalensis's Magnolia
  • Guatemalensis Magnolia Tree

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Description

Magnolia guatemalensis (also called 'Guatemalan Magnolia' and 'Guatemalan Magnolia', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading habit. It has large, fragrant white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Guatemala and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its large, fragrant white flowers and glossy green leaves.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Magnolia guatemalensis sub. guatemalensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia guatemalensis has a large, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia guatemalensis is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Magnolia guatemalensis

Magnolia guatemalensis can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Magnolia guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia guatemalensis?

Magnolia guatemalensis

What is the common name of Magnolia guatemalensis?

Guatemalan Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia guatemalensis?

It is native to Guatemala

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

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:149300-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.