Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
quetzal
ID:
1322547

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Vázquez, Véliz & Tribouill.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 76: 2 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335001



Common Names

  • Magnolia quetzal
  • Quetzal Magnolia
  • Quetzal-Leaf Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia quetzal (also called 'Quetzal Magnolia', 'Rooikrans', 'Rooikrantz' among many other common names) is a tree native to Central America. It has long, thin, green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia quetzal is an ornamental plant that is used for its fragrant flowers and showy foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia quetzal has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia quetzal is a hardy, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Magnolia quetzal

Magnolia quetzal is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Magnolia quetzal FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia quetzal?

Magnolia quetzal

What is the common name of Magnolia quetzal?

Quetzal Magnolia

What type of plant is Magnolia quetzal?

Magnolia quetzal is a tree

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

Mario Esteban Véliz Pérez (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Véliz' in the authors string.
Erick Tribouillier-Navas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tribouill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125393-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.