Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
kachirachirai
ID:
233889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaneh. & Yamam.) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 264 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233220

Common Names

  • Kachirachirai Magnolia
  • Bigleaf Magnolia
  • Evergreen Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia kachirachirai (also called Kachirachirai Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to 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 kachirachirai is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia kachirachirai 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 kachirachirai is a deciduous tree native to China. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. To cultivate, it prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Magnolia kachirachirai

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

Magnolia kachirachirai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia kachirachirai?

Magnolia kachirachirai

What is the common name of Magnolia kachirachirai?

Kachirachirai Magnolia

What type of climate does Magnolia kachirachirai 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,

References

James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554747-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.