Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
iltisiana
ID:
233880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vazquez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46: 7 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233211

Common Names

  • Iltisiana Magnolia
  • Bigleaf Magnolia
  • Evergreen Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia iltisiana (also called Iltis's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It has large, fragrant, white flowers and large, dark green leaves. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia iltisiana is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. Its fragrant flowers are often used in floral arrangements. The wood of the tree is used to make furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia iltisiana is white with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia iltisiana is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 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 iltisiana

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

Magnolia iltisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia iltisiana?

Magnolia iltisiana

What is the common name of Magnolia iltisiana?

Iltis Magnolia

What type of climate does Magnolia iltisiana prefer?

Humid, temperate climate

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,