Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
zenii
ID:
234153

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Cheng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Contrib. Biol. Lab. Chin. Assoc. Advancem. Sci., Sect. Bot. 8: 291 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233484

Common Names

  • Zenii Magnolia
  • Zen Magnolia
  • Zen Magnolia

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Description

Magnolia zenii (also called Zen Magnolia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has large, fragrant, white flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Magnolia zenii 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 zenii 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 zenii is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Magnolia zenii

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

Magnolia zenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnolia zenii?

Magnolia zenii

What are the common names of Magnolia zenii?

Zen Magnolia

What is the natural habitat of Magnolia zenii?

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

Wan Chun Cheng (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Cheng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554885-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.