Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
blaoensis
ID:
233691

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
World Pollen Spore Fl. 3(Magnoliaceae): 5 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233022



Common Names

  • Magnolia Blaoensis
  • Blaoensis Magnolia
  • Blaoensis's Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia blaoensis (also called Blao Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Vietnam. It has fragrant white flowers, glossy green leaves, and a pyramidal shape. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia blaoensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Magnolia blaoensis flower is white with yellowish tinges and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia blaoensis is a large shrub or small tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be planted in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist until roots form.

Where to Find Magnolia blaoensis

Magnolia blaoensis is native to the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan in China.

Magnolia blaoensis FAQ

What is the common name of Magnolia blaoensis?

Blao Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia blaoensis?

It is found in lowland forests of Borneo.

What is the growth habit of Magnolia blaoensis?

It is an evergreen tree with an upright habit.

Species in the Magnolia genus

Magnolia acuminata, Magnolia albosericea, Magnolia allenii, Magnolia amazonica, Magnolia amoena, Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia annamensis, Magnolia arcabucoana, Magnolia argyrotricha, Magnolia ashtonii, Magnolia baillonii, Magnolia balansae, Magnolia betongensis, Magnolia bintuluensis, Magnolia biondii, Magnolia blaoensis, Magnolia boliviana, Magnolia borneensis, Magnolia calimaensis, Magnolia calophylla, Magnolia campbellii, Magnolia cararensis, Magnolia caricifragans, Magnolia carsonii, Magnolia cathcartii, Magnolia caveana, Magnolia cespedesii, Magnolia champaca, Magnolia championii, Magnolia chimantensis, Magnolia chocoensis, Magnolia clemensiorum, Magnolia coco, Magnolia colombiana, Magnolia compressa, Magnolia cristalensis, Magnolia cubensis, Magnolia cylindrica, Magnolia dandyi, Magnolia dawsoniana, Magnolia delavayi, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia dixonii, Magnolia dodecapetala, Magnolia domingensis, Magnolia duclouxii, Magnolia duperreana, Magnolia ekmanii, Magnolia elegans, Magnolia emarginata,

Species in the Magnoliaceae family

Liriodendron chinense, Liriodendron tulipifera, Magnolia acuminata, Magnolia albosericea, Magnolia allenii, Magnolia amazonica, Magnolia amoena, Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia annamensis, Magnolia arcabucoana, Magnolia argyrotricha, Magnolia ashtonii, Magnolia baillonii, Magnolia balansae, Magnolia betongensis, Magnolia bintuluensis, Magnolia biondii, Magnolia blaoensis, Magnolia boliviana, Magnolia borneensis, Magnolia calimaensis, Magnolia calophylla, Magnolia campbellii, Magnolia cararensis, Magnolia caricifragans, Magnolia carsonii, Magnolia cathcartii, Magnolia caveana, Magnolia cespedesii, Magnolia champaca, Magnolia championii, Magnolia chimantensis, Magnolia chocoensis, Magnolia clemensiorum, Magnolia coco, Magnolia colombiana, Magnolia compressa, Magnolia cristalensis, Magnolia cubensis, Magnolia cylindrica, Magnolia dandyi, Magnolia dawsoniana, Magnolia delavayi, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia dixonii, Magnolia dodecapetala, Magnolia domingensis, Magnolia duclouxii, Magnolia duperreana, Magnolia ekmanii,

References

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554649-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.