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
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.
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,