Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
calophylloides
ID:
465421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Figlar & Noot.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 95 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464753



Common Names

  • Magnolia calophylloides
  • Calophylloid Magnolia
  • Calophylloid Magnolia Tree


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Description

Magnolia calophylloides (also called Calophylloid Magnolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is found in moist forests, dry forests, and savannas. It has leathery, oblong leaves and large, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia calophylloides is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, large, and fragrant. Seed: large, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia calophylloides is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Magnolia calophylloides

Magnolia calophylloides is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Magnolia calophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia calophylloides?

Magnolia calophylloides

What is the common name of Magnolia calophylloides?

Leafy Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia calophylloides?

It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets at elevations of 500-2000 meters.

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

Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60433078-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.