Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
lacandonica
ID:
1322623

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Vázquez, Pérez-Farr. & Mart.-Camilo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 79: 31 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335077



Common Names

  • Magnolia lacandonica
  • Lacandon Magnolia
  • Lacandon Plant


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Description

Magnolia lacandonica (also called 'Lacandon 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 and grassy slopes. It has a rhizome root system, and its leaves are linear and grass-like. Its flowers are white or pink, and have six petals and six sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia lacandonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia lacandonica has large, white, fragrant flowers with six petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seed is a large, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia lacandonica is a deciduous tree native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept slightly drier in the winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Magnolia lacandonica

Magnolia lacandonica can be found in Mexico.

Magnolia lacandonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia lacandonica?

Magnolia lacandonica

What are the common names of Magnolia lacandonica?

Lacandon Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia lacandonica?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

References

Miguel A. Pérez-Farrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez-Farr.' in the authors string.
Ruben Martínez-Camilo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Camilo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125577-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.