Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
234056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) Figlar & Noot.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 97 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233387

Common Names

  • Magnolia scortechinii
  • Scortechini's Magnolia
  • Scortechini's Magnolia Plant

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Description

Magnolia scortechinii (also called Chinese Yulan, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to China, where it is found in forests and thickets in mountainous regions. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia scortechinii 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 scortechinii is white and cup-shaped, with 6-9 tepals and numerous stamens. The seed is a smooth, ovoid, dark brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia scortechinii 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 scortechinii

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

Magnolia scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia scortechinii?

Magnolia scortechinii

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia scortechinii?

It is native to the forests of China.

What is the average height of Magnolia scortechinii?

It can reach up to 10 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

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' 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:60433090-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.