Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
urraoensis
ID:
234115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lozano) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Magnoliaceae : 41 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233446

Common Names

  • Urrao Magnolia
  • Urao Magnolia
  • Uraoensis Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia urraoensis (also called Urrao Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Colombia, where it is found in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia urraoensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia urraoensis is white and fragrant, with 6-9 petals. Its seeds are oval-shaped and brown in color. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia urraoensis can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer, and the rooted cutting should be potted up in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Magnolia urraoensis

Magnolia urraoensis is native to Colombia, where it can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cundinamarca, Meta, Norte de Santander, Santander, and Tolima.

Magnolia urraoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia urraoensis?

Magnolia urraoensis

What is the common name of Magnolia urraoensis?

Urrao Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia urraoensis?

Moist woods, swamps, and streambanks

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:991441-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.