Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
465708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Figlar & Noot.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 97 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465040

Common Names

  • Magnolia platyphylla
  • Broad-leaved Magnolia
  • Broad-leaved Magnolia Tree

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Description

Magnolia platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Magnolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to 10–15 m tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, 8–15 cm long and 4–7 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia platyphylla has large, fragrant white flowers with 6-12 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are round and brown, and the seedlings have large, glossy green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia platyphylla is a small tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Magnolia platyphylla

Magnolia platyphylla is native to eastern Asia and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Magnolia platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia platyphylla?

Magnolia platyphylla

What is the common name of Magnolia platyphylla?

Platyphylla Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia platyphylla?

Evergreen forests in the mountains of Mexico

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60433400-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.