Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
chapensis
ID:
465430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dandy) Sima

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Yunnan Forest. Sci. Technol. 2001(2): 29 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464762

Common Names

  • Magnolia chapensis
  • Chapensis Magnolia
  • Chapensis Magnolia Tree

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Description

Magnolia chapensis (also called 'Chapman'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 chapensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

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 chapensis 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 chapensis

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

Magnolia chapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia chapensis?

Magnolia chapensis

What is the common name of Magnolia chapensis?

Chapman's Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia chapensis?

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

James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
Yong Keng Sima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sima' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012313-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.