Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
poasana
ID:
234011

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pittier) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 263 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233342

Common Names

  • Poasana Magnolia
  • Mountain Magnolia
  • Big-Leaf Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia poasana (also called Poas Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Costa Rica. It has large, fragrant white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia poasana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has a beautiful white flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its bark and flowers have various medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia poasana is white and fragrant, with 6-7 petals. The seed is a smooth, brown, conical capsule, containing several seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia poasana is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Magnolia poasana

Magnolia poasana is native to Costa Rica.

Magnolia poasana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia poasana?

Magnolia poasana

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia poasana?

It is native to Costa Rica.

What is the size of Magnolia poasana?

It can grow up to 20 meters tall.

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

James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:149306-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.