Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
234124

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) H.Keng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 31: 129 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233455

Common Names

  • Villosa Magnolia
  • Villose Magnolia
  • Villose Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia villosa (also called Hairy Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia villosa 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Magnolia villosa flower is white and cup-shaped, with 6-9 petals and a pleasant fragrance. The seed is a single, large, brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia villosa can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer, and the rooted cutting should be potted up in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Magnolia villosa

Magnolia villosa 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 villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia villosa?

Magnolia villosa

What is the common name of Magnolia villosa?

Woolly Magnolia

Where does Magnolia villosa grow?

Eastern United States

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Hsüan Keng (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554876-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.