Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
citrata
ID:
811370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Noot. & Chalermglin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 559 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810704



Common Names

  • Magnolia citrata
  • M. citrata
  • M. citrata


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Description

Magnolia citrata (also called Sweetbay Magnolia, Swamp Magnolia, and other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It has large, fragrant white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia citrata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in landscaping and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia citrata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia citrata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings in spring or summer and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Magnolia citrata

Magnolia citrata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Magnolia citrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia citrata?

Magnolia citrata

What type of plant is Magnolia citrata?

It is a tree

Where is Magnolia citrata native to?

It is native to Mexico

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

Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
Piya Chalermglin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chalermglin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087224-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.