Magnolia sinica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinica
ID:
234073
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Y.W.Law) Noot.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 91 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233404
Common Names
- Sinica Magnolia
- Sinica Magnolia Tree
- Sinica Magnolia Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Magnolia sinica (also called Chinese Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It has fragrant white flowers and large, dark green leaves. It is found in temperate forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia sinica is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Magnolia sinica is white and cup-shaped, with 6-9 tepals and numerous stamens. The seed is a smooth, ovoid, light brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Magnolia sinica is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to China and prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Magnolia sinica
Magnolia sinica can be found in parts of China, including Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Magnolia sinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia sinica?
Magnolia sinica
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia sinica?
It is native to the forests of China.
What is the average height of Magnolia sinica?
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
Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915250-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.