Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
465657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Figlar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Proc. Int. Symp. Magnoliac. 1: 23 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464989

Common Names

  • Magnolia montana
  • Mountain Magnolia
  • Mountain Magnolia Tree

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Description

Magnolia montana (also called 'Mountain Magnolia', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Mexico. It has large, fragrant white flowers and large, oval leaves. It is found in moist, subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Magnolia montana flower is white and has 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia montana is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Magnolia montana

Magnolia montana is native to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States.

Magnolia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia montana?

Magnolia montana

What is the common name of Magnolia montana?

Mountain Magnolia

Where is Magnolia montana native to?

Eastern North America

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20011710-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.