Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
kichuana
ID:
1317581

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Vázquez, F.Arroyo & Á.J.Pérez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Recursos Forest. Occid. México 4: 501 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330035



Common Names

  • Magnolia Kichuana
  • Kichuana's Magnolia
  • Kichuana Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia kichuana (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 kichuana 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 flower of Magnolia kichuana is white with a yellow center and has six petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia kichuana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Magnolia kichuana

Magnolia kichuana can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Mexico and Costa Rica.

Magnolia kichuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia kichuana?

Magnolia kichuana

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia kichuana?

Moist forests and grasslands

What is the distribution range of Magnolia kichuana?

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

Álvaro J. Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.J.Pérez' in the authors string.
Frank Arroyo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Arroyo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60466974-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.