Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerantha
ID:
465756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Y.Wu ex Y.W.Law & Y.F.Wu) Sima

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Yunnan Forest. Sci. Technol. 2001(2): 34 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465088

Common Names

  • Sphaerantha Magnolia
  • Sphaerantha Tulip Tree
  • Sphaerantha Yulan

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Description

Magnolia sphaerantha (also called Spherical Magnolia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has large, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia sphaerantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia sphaerantha has large, fragrant white flowers with 6-12 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are round and brown, and the seedlings have large, glossy green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia sphaerantha is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers 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.

Where to Find Magnolia sphaerantha

Magnolia sphaerantha is native to eastern Asia and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Magnolia sphaerantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia sphaerantha?

Magnolia sphaerantha

What is the common name of Magnolia sphaerantha?

Sphaerantha Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia sphaerantha?

Mixed deciduous forests

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

Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Yuh Wu Law (1917-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.W.Law' in the authors string.
Yeng Fen Wu (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Wu' in the authors string.
Yong Keng Sima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sima' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012321-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.