Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
coronata
ID:
913960

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Serna, C.Velásquez & Cogollo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 35 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913295



Common Names

  • Magnolia coronata
  • Crowned Magnolia
  • Crowned Magnolia Tree


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Description

Magnolia coronata (also called 'Crown Magnolia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree found in China. It is an evergreen tree with a broad crown, reaching up to 25 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests and is found in the subtropical and temperate regions of China.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia coronata is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia coronata is white with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia coronata is a deciduous shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 6-15 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Magnolia coronata

Magnolia coronata is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

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

Alvaro Cogollo P. (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogollo' in the authors string.
Marcela Serna: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Serna' in the authors string.
César Velásquez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Velásquez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77101147-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.