Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
decastroi
ID:
1317584

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Vázquez & Muñiz-Castro

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Recursos Forest. Occid. México 4: 463 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330038



Common Names

  • Magnolia Decastroi
  • Decastroi's Magnolia
  • Decastroi Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia decastroi (also called Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia decastroi is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Magnolia decastroi are white or pink, and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia decastroi is a perennial tree that can be propagated from seed or by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Magnolia decastroi

Magnolia decastroi can be found in Central America, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama.

Magnolia decastroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia decastroi?

Magnolia decastroi

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia decastroi?

Moist forests and grasslands

What is the distribution range of Magnolia decastroi?

Southern Mexico and Central America

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

Miguel A. Muñiz-Castro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muñiz-Castro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60466977-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.