Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
figo
ID:
233799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 460 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233130



Common Names

  • Figo Magnolia
  • Figo's Magnolia
  • Figo Magnolia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Michelia parvifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Sampacca parvifolia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Magnolia figo (also called Banana Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with an upright, pyramidal habit and large, fragrant white flowers. It is native to China and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia figo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber production.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Magnolia figo var. figo
Magnolia figo var. crassipes (Y.W.Law) Figlar & Noot.
Magnolia figo var. skinneriana (Dunn) Noot.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia figo has white flowers with a light, sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia figo is a species of flowering tree native to China. It is a medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10-15 m. It prefers a warm, humid climate with plenty of rainfall. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix, and the cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Magnolia figo

Magnolia figo is native to China and Vietnam. It is found in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Magnolia figo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia figo?

Magnolia figo

What type of plant is Magnolia figo?

Evergreen shrub

What is the hardiness zone of Magnolia figo?

7-10

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

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554702-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.