Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
championii
ID:
233725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hongk. : 8 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233056



Common Names

  • Champion's Magnolia
  • Bigleaf Magnolia
  • Bull Bay Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia championii (also called Champion Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has an upright, oval shape and grows up to 15 m in height. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, dark green and glabrous. Its flowers are white and fragrant, with a diameter of 8-10 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia championii 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 championii 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 championii is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to a height of 15–20 m (49–66 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Magnolia championii

Magnolia championii is native to the montane forests of India and Myanmar.

Magnolia championii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia championii?

Magnolia championii

What is the common name of Magnolia championii?

Champion's Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia championii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554659-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.