Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
mediocris
ID:
465642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dandy) Figlar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Proc. Int. Symp. Magnoliac. 1: 23 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464974



Common Names

  • Magnolia mediocris
  • Modest Magnolia
  • Modest Yulan Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Michelia rubriflora Y.W.Law & R.Z.Zhou [deprecated]

Description

Magnolia mediocris (also called 'Mediocre Magnolia', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Mexico. It has large, fragrant white flowers and large, oval leaves. It is found in moist, subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia mediocris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia mediocris has large, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia mediocris is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Magnolia mediocris

Magnolia mediocris can be found in the Fujian Province of China.

Magnolia mediocris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia mediocris?

Magnolia mediocris

What is the common name of Magnolia mediocris?

Magnolia mediocris

Where is Magnolia mediocris native to?

China

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

James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20011708-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.