Magnolia ernestii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ernestii
ID:
465440
Status:
valid
Authors:
Figlar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Proc. Int. Symp. Magnoliac. 1: 21 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464772
Common Names
- Magnolia ernestii
- Ernest's Magnolia
- Ernest's Magnolia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Magnolia ernestii (also called 'Ernest's Magnolia', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with large, fragrant, white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 meters tall.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia ernestii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Magnolia ernestii sub. ernestiiMagnolia ernestii sub. szechuanica (Dandy) Sima & Figlar
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Magnolia ernestii is a large, white, cup-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a large, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Magnolia ernestii is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Magnolia ernestii
Magnolia ernestii is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Magnolia ernestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia ernestii?
Magnolia ernestii
What is the common name of Magnolia ernestii?
Ernest's magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia ernestii?
Forests of China
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
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20011688-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.