Magnolia acuminata
Magnolia acuminata, commonly known as the cucumber tree, is a majestic deciduous tree native to North American forests. Renowned for its large, fragrant white blossoms, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically, various parts of the plant have been utilized in traditional medicine for their diverse therapeutic properties and healing potential.
- Scientific name: Magnolia acuminata
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Magnoliales and the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, its specific genus is Magnolia, identifying it as Magnolia acuminata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Magnoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Magnolia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence can be found specifically within the province of Ontario. Moving into the Northeastern United States, the species is documented in Indiana. The distribution continues through the North-Central U.S.A., where it inhabits Illinois and Missouri. Finally, its range extends further into the North-Central region to include Oklahoma.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia acuminata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, catechins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Magnolia acuminata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia acuminata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |