Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
virolinensis
ID:
234136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lozano) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Magnoliaceae : 42 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233467



Common Names

  • Virolinensis Magnolia
  • Virolin Magnolia
  • Virolin Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia virolinensis (also called Virolin Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia virolinensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia virolinensis has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia virolinensis can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer, and the rooted cutting should be potted up in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Magnolia virolinensis

Magnolia virolinensis is native to Colombia, where it can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cundinamarca, Meta, Norte de Santander, Santander, and Tolima.

Magnolia virolinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia virolinensis?

Magnolia virolinensis

What are the common names of Magnolia virolinensis?

Virolin Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia virolinensis?

Evergreen forests of the Caribbean

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.
Gustavo Lozano-Contreras (1938-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozano' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991443-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.