Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Figlar & Noot.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 98 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465055
Common Names
- Magnolia pubescens
- Downy Magnolia
- Downy Magnolia Tree
Description
Magnolia pubescens (also called Downy Magnolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. 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 pubescens is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Magnolia pubescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Magnolia pubescens is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The tree should be grown in full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Magnolia pubescens
Magnolia pubescens is native to eastern Asia and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Magnolia pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia pubescens?
Magnolia pubescens
What is the common name of Magnolia pubescens?
Pubescens Magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia pubescens?
Mixed deciduous forests
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
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.