Magnolia chiguila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiguila
ID:
1335160
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Arroyo, Á.J.Pérez & A.Vázquez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 286(4): 272 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347614
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Magnolia chiguila (also called Chiguil, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to Central America. It has a thick trunk and grows to a height of up to 30 meters. Its leaves are simple and have a glossy green color. It is found in wet and moist habitats such as rainforests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia chiguila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Magnolia chiguila has white, fragrant flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have large, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Magnolia chiguila is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to control growth and shape the shrub.
Where to Find Magnolia chiguila
Magnolia chiguila is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Magnolia chiguila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia chiguila?
Magnolia chiguila
What is the common name of Magnolia chiguila?
Chiguila Magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia chiguila?
Magnolia chiguila is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, growing in dry, open, and rocky areas.
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
Álvaro J. Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.J.Pérez' in the authors string.
Frank Arroyo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Arroyo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159872-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.