Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
gigantifolia
ID:
233822

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Noot.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Blumea 32: 377 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233153

Common Names

  • Gigantifolia Magnolia
  • Gigantifolia's Magnolia
  • Gigantifolia Magnolia Tree

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Description

Magnolia gigantifolia (also called Giant-Leaf 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 gigantifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its large, fragrant white flowers and glossy green leaves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia gigantifolia has a large, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia gigantifolia is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 30 m tall. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Magnolia gigantifolia

Magnolia gigantifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Magnolia gigantifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia gigantifolia?

Magnolia gigantifolia

What is the common name of Magnolia gigantifolia?

Giantleaf Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia gigantifolia?

It is native to the southeastern United States

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944631-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.