Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson) Figlar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Proc. Int. Symp. Magnoliac. 1: 23 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465008
Common Names
- Magnolia oblonga
- Oblong Magnolia
- Oblong Magnolia Tree
Description
Magnolia oblonga (also called Yulan, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It has a broad, pyramidal crown and is usually 10–15 m tall, but can reach up to 25 m. Its leaves are oblong-ovate, 8–15 cm long and 4–7 cm broad. It is found in moist, deciduous forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia oblonga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Magnolia oblonga flower is white and has 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Magnolia oblonga is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Magnolia oblonga
Magnolia oblonga is native to the Yunnan province of China.
Magnolia oblonga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia oblonga?
Magnolia oblonga
What is the common name of Magnolia oblonga?
Oblong Magnolia
Where is Magnolia oblonga native to?
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
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.