Magnolia gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
1511778
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Vázquez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Recursos Forest. Occid. México 1: 103 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001201
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Magnolia gentryi (also called Gentry's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with an upright, oval crown and a trunk that can reach up to 1.5 meters in diameter. It is native to the humid montane forests of the Andes in Ecuador and Peru. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in the understory of humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia gentryi is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Magnolia gentryi has large, white flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are large and brown, and the seedlings are thick and have large, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Magnolia gentryi is a small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Magnolia gentryi
Magnolia gentryi can be found in Ecuador.
Magnolia gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia gentryi?
Magnolia gentryi
What is the common name of Magnolia gentryi?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia gentryi?
Tropical rainforests
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60461128-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.