Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
laevifolia
ID:
465577

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Y.W.Law & Y.F.Wu) Noot.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 562 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464909



Common Names

  • Magnolia laevifolia
  • Smooth-Leaved Magnolia
  • Smooth Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Michelia yunnanensis glabrifolia Y.K.Li & J.F.Zuo [unknown]

Description

Magnolia laevifolia (also called Smooth-leaved Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It has an upright habit and its leaves are simple, alternate, and obovate in shape. It grows in moist soils in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia laevifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. Its timber is used for making furniture and musical instruments. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Magnolia laevifolia flower is a white, cup-shaped bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia laevifolia is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, dry location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots.

Where to Find Magnolia laevifolia

Magnolia laevifolia is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the wild in states such as Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Magnolia laevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia laevifolia?

Magnolia laevifolia

What is the common name of Magnolia laevifolia?

Smooth-leaved Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia laevifolia?

It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets at elevations of 500-2000 meters.

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

Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
Yuh Wu Law (1917-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.W.Law' in the authors string.
Yeng Fen Wu (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Wu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087225-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.