Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
sprengeri
ID:
234089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 22: 295 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233420

Common Names

  • Sprengeri Magnolia
  • Sprengeri Magnolia Tree
  • Sprengeri Magnolia Flower

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Synonyms

  • Magnolia purpurascens (Maxim.) Makino [unknown]
  • Magnolia sprengeri elongata (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) Stapf [deprecated]
  • Yulania denudata purpurascens (Maxim.) D.L.Fu [unknown]

Description

Magnolia sprengeri (also called Sprenger'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 sprengeri 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 sprengeri var. diva (Stapf ex Dandy) Stapf
Magnolia sprengeri var. sprengeri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnolia sprengeri 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 sprengeri is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to China 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 sprengeri

Magnolia sprengeri is native to China, where it can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Magnolia sprengeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia sprengeri?

Magnolia sprengeri

What is the common name of Magnolia sprengeri?

Sprenger's Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia sprengeri?

Moist woods, swamps, and streambanks

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

Renato Pampanini (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554854-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.