Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
cavaleriei
ID:
465427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Finet & Gagnep.) Figlar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Proc. Int. Symp. Magnoliac. 1: 21 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464759

Common Names

  • Magnolia cavaleriei
  • Cavalerie's Magnolia
  • Cavalerie's Magnolia Tree

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Description

Magnolia cavaleriei (also called 'Cavalerie's Magnolia', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with large, fragrant, white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 meters tall.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia cavaleriei is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Magnolia cavaleriei var. platypetala (Hand.-Mazz.) Noot.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, large, and fragrant. Seed: large, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia cavaleriei is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Magnolia cavaleriei

Magnolia cavaleriei is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is typically found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Magnolia cavaleriei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia cavaleriei?

Magnolia cavaleriei

What is the common name of Magnolia cavaleriei?

Cavalerie's Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia cavaleriei?

It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets at elevations of 500-2000 meters.

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20011683-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.