Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
chinense
ID:
229917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Sarg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Trees & Shrubs 1: 103 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229248

Common Names

  • Liriodendron chinense
  • Chinese Tuliptree
  • Chinense Tuliptree

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Description

Liriodendron chinense (also called Chinese Tulip Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It has a tall, straight trunk and grows up to 30 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open fields, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Liriodendron chinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liriodendron chinense has a yellow-green flower with a yellow spadix. Its seeds are small, brown and triangular. Seedlings have two, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liriodendron chinense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Liriodendron chinense

Liriodendron chinense can be found in China.

Liriodendron chinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liriodendron chinense?

Liriodendron chinense

What is the common name of Liriodendron chinense?

Chinese Tulip Tree

What is the natural habitat of Liriodendron chinense?

Temperate forests

Species in the Liriodendron genus

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 Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554609-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.