Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
proctoriana
ID:
234020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 412 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233351

Common Names

  • Proctoriana Magnolia
  • Mountain Magnolia
  • Big-Leaf Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia proctoriana (also called Proctor Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Caribbean. It has large, fragrant white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia proctoriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia proctoriana has white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia proctoriana is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Magnolia proctoriana

Magnolia proctoriana can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Magnolia proctoriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia proctoriana?

Magnolia proctoriana

What is the common name of Magnolia proctoriana?

Proctor's magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia proctoriana?

Eastern Asia

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

Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554813-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.