Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
sororum
ID:
234077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seibert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 25: 828 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233408

Common Names

  • Sorum Magnolia
  • Sorum Magnolia Tree
  • Sorum Magnolia Flower

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Description

Magnolia sororum (also called Sor's Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has fragrant white flowers and large, dark green leaves. It is found in temperate forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia sororum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Magnolia sororum sub. sororum
Magnolia sororum sub. lutea Vazquez

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia sororum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia sororum is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Thailand and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic 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 sororum

Magnolia sororum is native to Mexico, where it can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz.

Magnolia sororum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia sororum?

Magnolia sororum

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia sororum?

It is native to the forests of Mexico.

What is the average height of Magnolia sororum?

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,

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