Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
sellowiana
ID:
234059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Magnoliaceae : 39 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233390



Common Names

  • Sallow Magnolia
  • Laurel Magnolia
  • Brazilian Tulip Tree


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Description

Magnolia sellowiana (also called Purple Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia sellowiana 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 sellowiana is white and cup-shaped, with 6-9 tepals and numerous stamens. The seed is a smooth, ovoid, reddish-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 sellowiana is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Magnolia sellowiana

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

Magnolia sellowiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia sellowiana?

Magnolia sellowiana

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia sellowiana?

It is native to the forests of South America.

What is the average height of Magnolia sellowiana?

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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991439-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.