Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dandy) Figlar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Proc. Int. Symp. Magnoliac. 1: 22 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464875
Common Names
- Magnolia kingii
- King's Magnolia
- King Magnolia
Description
Magnolia kingii (also called King's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It has an upright habit and its leaves are simple, alternate, and obovate in shape. It grows in moist soils in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia kingii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It has a beautiful flower and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Magnolia kingii has large, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Magnolia kingii is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, dry location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots.
Where to Find Magnolia kingii
Magnolia kingii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the wild in states such as Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Magnolia kingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia kingii?
Magnolia kingii
What is the common name of Magnolia kingii?
King's magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia kingii?
It is native to China and can be found in subtropical forests.
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
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.