Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
233776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(11): 12 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233107

Common Names

  • Ekman's Magnolia
  • Ekman Magnolia
  • Chinese Bigleaf Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia ekmanii (also called Ekman's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with an upright, pyramidal habit and large, fragrant white flowers. It is native to China and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia ekmanii has white flowers with a light, sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia ekmanii 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 ekmanii

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

Magnolia ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia ekmanii?

Magnolia ekmanii

What is the common name of Magnolia ekmanii?

Ekman Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia ekmanii?

Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:149285-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.