Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
233757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Pl. Delavay. : 33 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233088

Common Names

  • Delavay's Magnolia
  • Delavay Magnolia
  • Chinese Yulan Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia delavayi (also called Delavay'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 delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia delavayi 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 delavayi is a deciduous 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 delavayi

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

Magnolia delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia delavayi?

Magnolia delavayi

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia delavayi?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Mexico and Central America

What is the flowering season of Magnolia delavayi?

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,

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