Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
utilis
ID:
807704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dandy) V.S.Kumar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 185 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807038

Common Names

  • Magnolia utilis
  • Utilis Magnolia
  • Utilis Magnolia Tree

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Description

Magnolia utilis (also called Utilis Magnolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with fragrant white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to China and is found in moist, temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia utilis is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia utilis has a white flower with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia utilis is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Magnolia utilis

Magnolia utilis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Magnolia utilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia utilis?

Magnolia utilis

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia utilis?

It is native to China and Vietnam.

What are the characteristics of Magnolia utilis?

It is an evergreen tree with fragrant white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves.

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.
Venkatachalam Sampath Kumar (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.S.Kumar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77074669-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.