Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
rajaniana
ID:
465736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) Figlar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Proc. Int. Symp. Magnoliac. 1: 23 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465068



Common Names

  • Rajaniana Magnolia
  • Magnolia Rajaniana
  • Rajan's Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia rajaniana (also called Rajan's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to 10–15 m tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, 8–15 cm long and 4–7 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia rajaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia rajaniana has large, fragrant white flowers with 6-12 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are round and brown, and the seedlings have large, glossy green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia rajaniana is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The tree should be grown in full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Magnolia rajaniana

Magnolia rajaniana is native to eastern Asia and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Magnolia rajaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia rajaniana?

Magnolia rajaniana

What is the common name of Magnolia rajaniana?

Rajaniana Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia rajaniana?

Mixed deciduous 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

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20011716-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.