Magnoliaceae FAMILY
Magnolia ovata
Magnolia ovata
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
1/5
Safety & Hazards
The plant is toxic in all but small doses[1].
Cultivation Details
HabitEvergreen Tree
GrowthSlow
Grows well in a sunny position[2]. Succeeds in moist to wet soils[2]. A slow-growing tree[2].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A very low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 40 - 100 days[2]. The seedlings grow slowly and they should be ready to plant out 12 months or more later[2]. The seed has a very short viability of less than 30 days in storage[2]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Magnolia+ovata>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]Medicinal Plants of Brazil — Mors W.B.; Rizzini C.T.; Pereira N.A. · Reference Publications; Michigan. · 2000 · ISBN 0-917256-42-5 ↩︎An extremely concise book, listing approximately 1,500 species and varieties of plants with their botanical name, common name in Brazil, regions in Brazil where the plant is found, a brief list of uses and any medically active compounds in the plant.
- [2]Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition. — Lorenzi. H. · Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. · 2002 · ISBN 85-86714-17-8 ↩︎Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.