Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
opipara
ID:
465690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hung T.Chang & B.L.Chen) Sima

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Yunnan Forest. Sci. Technol. 2001(2): 34 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465022



Common Names

  • Magnolia opipara
  • Opipara Magnolia
  • Opipara Magnolia Tree


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Description

Magnolia opipara (also called Opipara Magnolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to 10–15 m tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, 8–15 cm long and 4–7 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia opipara is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia opipara has large, fragrant white flowers with 6-12 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are round and brown, and the seedlings have large, glossy green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia opipara is a small tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Magnolia opipara

Magnolia opipara is native to eastern Asia and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Magnolia opipara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia opipara?

Magnolia opipara

What is the common name of Magnolia opipara?

Opipara Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia opipara?

Evergreen forests in the mountains of Mexico

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

Bao Liang Chen (1944-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.
Yong Keng Sima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sima' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012320-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.