Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Remarq. Brésil : 239 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134600
Common Names
- Magonia Pubescens
- Pubescent Magonia
- Pubescent Dwarf-broom
Uses & Benefits
Magonia pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is a fast-growing plant that provides shade and shelter to wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Magonia pubescens has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Magonia pubescens is a fast-growing evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-15 m. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a nursery bed in spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Magonia pubescens
Magonia pubescens is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Magonia genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family