Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
elfina
ID:
1317144

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Vázquez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Recursos Forest. Occid. México 1: 100 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329598



Common Names

  • Magnolia elfina
  • Elfina Magnolia
  • Elfin Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia elfina (also called Elfin Magnolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Magnoliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist forests. It has a rosette of leaves and produces a bright pink flower.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia elfina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia elfina has large, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow stamens. The seeds are large and black. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia elfina is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be planted in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Magnolia elfina

Magnolia elfina is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in the tropical forests of the region.

Magnolia elfina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia elfina?

Magnolia elfina

What is the common name of Magnolia elfina?

Elfin Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia elfina?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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,

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