Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
lotungensis
ID:
233927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun & C.H.Tsoong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 285 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233258

Common Names

  • Lotungensis Magnolia
  • Bigleaf Magnolia
  • Evergreen Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia lotungensis (also called Lotung Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Taiwan. 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 lotungensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia lotungensis is white and cup-shaped, with 6-9 petals. The seed is a large, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia lotungensis is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15 m tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Magnolia lotungensis

Magnolia lotungensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.

Magnolia lotungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia lotungensis?

Magnolia lotungensis

What is the common name of Magnolia lotungensis?

Lotung Magnolia

What type of plant is Magnolia lotungensis?

Deciduous tree

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

Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Chi Hsin Tsoong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Tsoong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554764-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.