Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculata
ID:
1318355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & P.Wilson) Palmarola

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 37: 3 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330809



Common Names

  • Magnolia
  • Magnolia
  • Orbiculata Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia orbiculata (also called 'Round Magnolia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to China. It has a dense, rounded crown and leathery, oblong leaves. It can be found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia orbiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia orbiculata has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings have a long, thin stem and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia orbiculata is a small tree native to China. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Magnolia orbiculata

Magnolia orbiculata is native to the tropical forests of China.

Magnolia orbiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia orbiculata?

Magnolia orbiculata

What is the common name of Magnolia orbiculata?

Round-leaved Magnolia

What is the family of Magnolia orbiculata?

Magnoliaceae

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
Alejandro Palmarola-Bejerano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Palmarola' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60474943-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.