Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
dandyi
ID:
233753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 8: 63 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233084

Common Names

  • Dandy's Magnolia
  • Dandy Magnolia
  • Vietnamese Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia dandyi (also called Dandy's Magnolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China. It has an upright, oval shape and grows up to 15 m in height. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, dark green and glabrous. Its flowers are white and fragrant, with a diameter of 8-10 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia dandyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia dandyi has white, cup-shaped flowers with 6-12 tepals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia dandyi is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 10-15 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Magnolia dandyi

Magnolia dandyi is native to China and Vietnam. It is found in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Magnolia dandyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia dandyi?

Magnolia dandyi

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia dandyi?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Mexico and Central America

What is the flowering season of Magnolia dandyi?

April to May

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554672-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.