Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
napoensis
ID:
1511720

Status:
valid

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

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 427: 240 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001143



Common Names

  • Magnolia Napoensis
  • Napo Magnolia
  • Napo Tulip Tree


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Description

Magnolia napoensis (also called Napo 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 napoensis is a plant native to Ecuador. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia napoensis has white, fragrant flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia napoensis 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 napoensis

Magnolia napoensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

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:77204169-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.