Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
sambuensis
ID:
234050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pittier) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Magnoliaceae : 39 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233381



Common Names

  • Sambuensis Magnolia
  • Mountain Magnolia
  • Big-Leaf Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia sambuensis (also called 'Sambu magnolia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala, and is found in montane forests. It is an evergreen tree, characterized by its large, fragrant, white flowers and leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia sambuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia sambuensis is white and fragrant, with 6-9 petals. Its seeds are oval-shaped and brown in color. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia sambuensis is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 8 m (26 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Magnolia sambuensis

Magnolia sambuensis can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Magnolia sambuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia sambuensis?

Magnolia sambuensis

What is the common name of Magnolia sambuensis?

Sambuc Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia sambuensis?

Moist woods, swamps, and streambanks

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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991437-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.