Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
233777

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) H.Keng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 31: 129 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233108

Common Names

  • Elegans Magnolia
  • Elegant Magnolia
  • Elegant Bigleaf Magnolia

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Synonyms

  • Aromadendron glaucum Korth. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Talauma glauca Miq. [unknown]

Description

Magnolia elegans (also called Mountain 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 elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans

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

Magnolia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia elegans?

Magnolia elegans

What is the common name of Magnolia elegans?

Elegant Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia elegans?

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Hsüan Keng (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554688-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.