Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
sarawakensis
ID:
234052

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Agostini) Noot.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Blumea 32: 380 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233383

Common Names

  • Magnolia Sarawakensis
  • Sarawakensis Magnolia
  • Sarawakensis's Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia sarawakensis (also called 'Sarawak magnolia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to Malaysia, and is found in montane forests. It is an evergreen tree, characterized by its large, fragrant, white flowers and leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia sarawakensis 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

The flower of Magnolia sarawakensis is white and fragrant, with 6-9 petals. Its seeds are oval-shaped and brown in color. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia sarawakensis is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 8 m (26 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Magnolia sarawakensis

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

Magnolia sarawakensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia sarawakensis?

Magnolia sarawakensis

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia sarawakensis?

It is native to the forests of Borneo.

What is the average height of Magnolia sarawakensis?

It can reach up to 15 meters in height.

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

Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
Angela Agostini (1880-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Agostini' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944632-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.