Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
krusei
ID:
797264

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Jiménez Ram. & Cruz Durán

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 438 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796597

Common Names

  • Magnolia krusei
  • Krusei Magnolia
  • Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia krusei (also called Kruse's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Magnoliaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small tree with green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia krusei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia krusei is a large, white, cup-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a large, black seed with a thick, woody coating. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia krusei is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, the plant should be kept moist.

Where to Find Magnolia krusei

Magnolia krusei can be found in the tropical forests of South East Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Magnolia krusei FAQ

What is the common name of Magnolia krusei?

Kruse's Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia krusei?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the optimal soil type for Magnolia krusei?

Well-drained, moist soil

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

Ramiro Cruz Durán: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruz Durán' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440477-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.