Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
234140

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Finet & Gagnep.) Rehder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 395 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233471

Common Names

  • Wilsonii Magnolia
  • Wilson Magnolia
  • Wilson Magnolia

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Synonyms

  • Magnolia liliflora taliensis (W.W.Sm.) Pamp. [unknown]

Description

Magnolia wilsonii (also called Wilson's 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 wilsonii is a popular ornamental tree, grown for its fragrant white flowers and evergreen foliage. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Magnolia wilsonii has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnolia wilsonii 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 wilsonii

Magnolia wilsonii is native to China and can be found in subtropical and temperate forests.

Magnolia wilsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia wilsonii?

Magnolia wilsonii

What are the common names of Magnolia wilsonii?

Wilson Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia wilsonii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554881-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.