Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magniflora
ID:
817312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm.) B.L.Turner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 348 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816646



Common Names

  • Menodora magniflora
  • Magniflora Menodora
  • Magniflora Olive


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Description

Menodora magniflora (also called Menodora magnífica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the olive family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Menodora magniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Menodora magniflora is yellow and tubular, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Menodora magniflora is a small shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly. It is also important to prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Menodora magniflora

Menodora magniflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.

Menodora magniflora FAQ

What are the light requirements of Menodora magniflora?

Menodora magniflora prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil does Menodora magniflora prefer?

Menodora magniflora prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How often should Menodora magniflora be watered?

Menodora magniflora should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963491-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].