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Magnolia portoricensis
Jagilla,(Spanish); Puerto Rican Magnolia
Origin: Puerto Rico.
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Species |
| portoricensis |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Synonyms |
| Magnolia patoricensis |
| Height |
| 12-25 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| With a declining distribution area of 3,054 km, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as endangered. |
| Cultivation |
| Moist soil with a pH between 5 and 7.5 in full to partial shade. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Montane forests in central and western Puerto Rico at an altitude of 780-960 m. |
| Leaf Description |
| Oval, alternate and shiny green. |
| Flower Description |
| Fragrant large white flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Conical and green, 3.5 x 2.5 cm. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Timber is used for manufacturing furniture. |
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