Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
ottoi
ID:
1512162

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Vázquez, Tribouill. & Archila

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 455: 189 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001486



Common Names

  • Magnolia ottoi
  • Otto's Magnolia
  • Otto's-Leaved Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia ottoi (also called Otto's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has simple, alternate leaves and white flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia ottoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Magnolia ottoi flower is white and has six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia ottoi can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Magnolia ottoi

Magnolia ottoi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.

Magnolia ottoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia ottoi?

Magnolia ottoi

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia ottoi?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Magnolia ottoi?

Up to 9 meters

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:77211093-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.