Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
fraseri
ID:
233809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 159 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233140



Common Names

  • Fraser Magnolia
  • Fraser's Magnolia
  • Fraser Magnolia Tree


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Description

Magnolia fraseri (also called Fraser's 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 fraseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber production.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Magnolia fraseri var. pyramidata (W.Bartram) Pamp.
Magnolia fraseri var. fraseri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia fraseri has a large, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia fraseri 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 fraseri

Magnolia fraseri can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Magnolia fraseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia fraseri?

Magnolia fraseri

What is the common name of Magnolia fraseri?

Fraser Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia fraseri?

It is native to the southeastern United States

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

Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30302949-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.