Magnolia gustavi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gustavi
ID:
233856
Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 3(2): 209 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233187
Common Names
- Gustavi Magnolia
- Gustavi's Magnolia
- Gustavi Magnolia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Magnolia gustavi (also called 'Gustav's Magnolia' and 'Gustav Magnolia', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading habit. It has large, fragrant white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in woodland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia gustavi is a popular ornamental tree in gardens and parks, and its flowers are often used to make perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Magnolia gustavi is white and fragrant, with 6-9 petals. Its seeds are oval-shaped and brown in color. The seedlings are small and light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Magnolia gustavi is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Magnolia gustavi
Magnolia gustavi can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Magnolia gustavi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia gustavi?
Magnolia gustavi
What is the common name of Magnolia gustavi?
Gustav Magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia gustavi?
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
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554726-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.