Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
233851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 41 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233182

Common Names

  • Griffithii Magnolia
  • Griffithii's Magnolia
  • Griffithii Magnolia Tree

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Description

Magnolia griffithii (also called 'Griffith's Magnolia' and 'Griffith Magnolia', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading habit. It has large, fragrant white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to China and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia griffithii 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 griffithii 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 griffithii is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 40 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Magnolia griffithii

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

Magnolia griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia griffithii?

Magnolia griffithii

What is the common name of Magnolia griffithii?

Griffith's Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia griffithii?

It is native to India

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554724-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.