Magnolia krusei

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Magnolia krusei
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Magnoliaceae
Genus: Magnolia
Section:
Magnolia sect. Magnolia
Species:
M. krusei
Binomial name
Magnolia krusei
J.Jiménez Ram. & Cruz Durán

Magnolia krusei is a species of plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is endemic to Mexico.[1]

Description

Magnolia krusei is a medium-sized to large tree, growing ups to 25 meters high with a trunk diameter of 50 to 100 cm. It is similar in appearance to Magnolia iltisiana and M. tamaulipana, but differs from those related species in its smaller flowers and follicles. The seeds are spread by birds.[1]

Range and habitat

Magnolia krusei is known from one location in the

area of occupancy of only 10 to 500 km2. The area of potential forest remaining in the area is 9,120 km2.[1]

It is found in montane cloud forests dominated by oaks (Quercus spp.) on soils derived from shale rocks between 1140 and 1600 meters elevation.[1]

Conservation

The species threatened by habitat loss from forest clearance, including for illegal crops. Its known populations are outside protected areas, and there is no plan for the species' conservation. It is assessed as endangered.[1]

References

  1. ^
    IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2014: e.T193955A2292129. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T193955A2292129.en
    . Accessed 24 January 2023.