Status:
valid
Authors:
(Q.W.Zeng & X.M.Hu) C.B.Callaghan & Png
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 54-53: 3 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340693
Common Names
- Kaifui Magnolia
- Magnolia
- Magnolia Kaifui
Description
Magnolia kaifui (also called Kaifu Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of China. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually near streams or rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia kaifui has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Magnolia kaifui has large, white flowers with six petals and a single pistil. The seeds are large and black, and the seedlings are thick and robust.
Cultivation and Propagation
Magnolia kaifui is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-9.
Where to Find Magnolia kaifui
Magnolia kaifui is native to China and can be found in parts of Guangdong province.
Magnolia kaifui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia kaifui?
Magnolia kaifui
What is the common name of Magnolia kaifui?
Kaifu Magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia kaifui?
It is native to Fujian in 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
Xiao Min Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.M.Hu' in the authors string.
Chris B. Callaghan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Callaghan' in the authors string.
Siak Khoon Png: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Png' in the authors string.