Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Y.Wu ex Y.W.Law & Y.F.Wu) Figlar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Proc. Int. Symp. Magnoliac. 1: 23 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465146
Common Names
- Xanthantha Magnolia
- Xanthantha Tulip Tree
- Xanthantha Yulan
Description
Magnolia xanthantha (also called Xanthantha Magnolia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Thailand. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 15 m tall. It has large, leathery leaves that are dark green and glossy on top with a paler underside. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Magnolia xanthantha 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 flower of Magnolia xanthantha is a large, white, cup-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a large, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Magnolia xanthantha 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 xanthantha
Magnolia xanthantha is native to the Yunnan province of China.
Magnolia xanthantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnolia xanthantha?
Magnolia xanthantha
What is the common name of Magnolia xanthantha?
Xanthantha Magnolia
What is the natural habitat of Magnolia xanthantha?
It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets at elevations of 500-2000 meters.
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
Richard B. Figlar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figlar' in the authors string.