Magnolia faustinomirandae is a species of tree endemic to the Chiapas Highlands of Chiapas, Mexico.[1]

Range and habitat

Magnolia faustinomirandae is found only in the municipality of Jitotol, Chiapas. Its known extent of occurrence (EOO) is less than 100 km2.[1]

It grows in open cloud forests at 1600 meters elevation, with species of pine and oak, Liquidambar styraciflua, Nyssa sylvatica, and Brunellia mexicana.[1]

Conservation

The species' conservation status is assessed as critically endangered. Its cloud forest habitat has been severely fragmented and degraded by deforestation over the past two decades.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Rivers, M.C., Samain, M.S. & Martínez Salas, E. 2016. Magnolia faustinomirandae. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T67513523A67513703. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T67513523A67513703.en. Accessed 6 February 2023.