Status:
valid
Authors:
T.B.Zhao, W.B.Sun & Zhi X.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 21: 171 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233477
Common Names
- Wugangensis Magnolia
- Wugang Magnolia
- Wugang Magnolia
Description
Magnolia wugangensis (also called Wugang Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to China, where it is found in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests. It prefers full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia wugangensis is a popular ornamental tree, grown for its fragrant white flowers and evergreen foliage. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Magnolia wugangensis has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Magnolia wugangensis can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer, and the rooted cutting should be potted up in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Magnolia wugangensis
Magnolia wugangensis is native to China and can be found in subtropical and temperate forests.
Magnolia wugangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia wugangensis?
Magnolia wugangensis
What are the common names of Magnolia wugangensis?
Wugang Magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia wugangensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
Tien Bang Chao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.B.Chao' in the authors string.
Zhi Xiu Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhi X.Chen' in the authors string.
Wei Bang Sun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Sun' in the authors string.