Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
233949

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 451 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233280

Common Names

  • Magnolia Mexicana
  • Mexicana Magnolia
  • Mexicana's Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia mexicana (also called Mexican Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to Mexico and 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 mexicana 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 mexicana is a large, white, fragrant cup-shaped bloom. The seed is a large, brown, cone-shaped fruit that contains several seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia mexicana 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 mexicana

Magnolia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Magnolia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia mexicana?

Magnolia mexicana

What type of plant is Magnolia mexicana?

Evergreen shrub

What is the hardiness zone of Magnolia mexicana?

7-9

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,

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