Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
sargentiana
ID:
234053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 398 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233384



Common Names

  • Magnolia sargentiana
  • Sargent's Magnolia
  • Sargent's Magnolia Plant


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Description

Magnolia sargentiana (also called 'Sargent's 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 leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia sargentiana 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

The flower of Magnolia sargentiana is white and cup-shaped, with 6-9 tepals and numerous stamens. The seed is a smooth, ovoid, red-brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia sargentiana is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 8 m (26 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Magnolia sargentiana

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

Magnolia sargentiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia sargentiana?

Magnolia sargentiana

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia sargentiana?

It is native to the forests of China and Japan.

What is the average height of Magnolia sargentiana?

It can reach up to 10 meters in height.

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:554832-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.