Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
233975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 391 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233306



Common Names

  • Magnolia Officinalis
  • Officinalis Magnolia
  • Officinalis's Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Magnolia officinalis officinalis [unknown]

Description

Magnolia officinalis (also called Yulan Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It has large, fragrant white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia officinalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has a beautiful white flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its bark and flowers have various medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Magnolia officinalis var. biloba Rehder & E.H.Wilson
Magnolia officinalis var. officinalis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia officinalis is a large, white, fragrant cup-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry that contains several seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia officinalis is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Magnolia officinalis

Magnolia officinalis is native to China.

Magnolia officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia officinalis?

Magnolia officinalis

What is the common name of Magnolia officinalis?

Chinese magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia officinalis?

Eastern Asia

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

Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554787-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.