Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrae
ID:
465767

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dandy) Figlar & Noot.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 97 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465099

Common Names

  • Sumatrae Magnolia
  • Sumatrae Tulip Tree
  • Sumatrae Yulan

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Description

Magnolia sumatrae (also called Sumatran 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 sumatrae 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

The Magnolia sumatrae flower is white and has 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia sumatrae 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 sumatrae

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

Magnolia sumatrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia sumatrae?

Magnolia sumatrae

What is the common name of Magnolia sumatrae?

Sumatrae Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia sumatrae?

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

James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' 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:60433403-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.