Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
pterocarpa
ID:
234023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3: 62 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233354



Common Names

  • Pterocarpa Magnolia
  • Mountain Magnolia
  • Big-Leaf Magnolia


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Description

Magnolia pterocarpa (also called 'Winged magnolia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala, and is found in montane forests. It is an evergreen tree, characterized by its large, fragrant, white flowers and winged petioles.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia pterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia pterocarpa has white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia pterocarpa is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Magnolia pterocarpa

Magnolia pterocarpa can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Magnolia pterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia pterocarpa?

Magnolia pterocarpa

What is the common name of Magnolia pterocarpa?

Winged magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia pterocarpa?

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554815-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.