Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 228 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354859
Common Names
- Jubelina magnifica
- Magnificent Jubelina
- Glorious Jubelina
Description
Jubelina magnifica (also called 'Pale-flowered Magnolia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Magnoliaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in moist, subtropical, and montane forests, usually at altitudes of 500-1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Jubelina magnifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jubelina magnifica has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jubelina magnifica is a tropical plant native to Central America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Jubelina magnifica
Jubelina magnifica is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Jubelina magnifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jubelina magnifica?
Jubelina magnifica
What is the natural habitat of Jubelina magnifica?
Tropical rainforests of Madagascar
What is the average size of Jubelina magnifica?
The average size is about 1-2 m
Species in the Jubelina genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,