Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
hodgsonii
ID:
233871

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) H.Keng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 31: 129 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233202



Common Names

  • Hodgson Magnolia
  • Bigleaf Magnolia
  • Evergreen Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia hodgsonii (also called Burmese Yulan, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It has a pyramidal shape with dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia hodgsonii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. Its fragrant flowers are often used in floral arrangements. The wood of the tree is used to make furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia hodgsonii is white with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia hodgsonii is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Magnolia hodgsonii

Magnolia hodgsonii can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Magnolia hodgsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia hodgsonii?

Magnolia hodgsonii

What is the common name of Magnolia hodgsonii?

Hodgson Magnolia

What type of climate does Magnolia hodgsonii prefer?

Humid, temperate climate

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Hsüan Keng (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554736-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.