Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
mahechae
ID:
233938

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lozano) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Magnoliaceae : 35 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233269

Common Names

  • Mahechae Magnolia
  • Mahechae's Magnolia
  • Mahechae Magnolia Tree

Searching for Magnolia mahechae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Talauma machechae (Lozano) Vázq.Avila [unknown]

Description

Magnolia mahechae (also called Mahecha's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to Central America. It has a pyramidal shape with dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia mahechae is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia mahechae is white and cup-shaped, with 6-9 petals. The seed is a large, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Magnolia mahechae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia mahechae is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15 m tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Magnolia mahechae

Magnolia mahechae is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.

Magnolia mahechae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia mahechae?

Magnolia mahechae

What is the common name of Magnolia mahechae?

Mahecha Magnolia

What type of plant is Magnolia mahechae?

Deciduous tree

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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Gustavo Lozano-Contreras (1938-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozano' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991430-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.