Magnolia baillonii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Michelia baillonii
• Paramichelia baillonii
• Aromadendron baillonii
• Talauma phellocarpa
• Magnolia phellocarpa
• Talauma spongocarpa
• Magnolia baillonii var. bailingia
• Michelia phellocarpa
• Aromadendron spongocarpum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Magnolia baillonii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Magnoliaceae and resides within the genus Magnolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya regions. Additionally, the species is distributed within the Indo-China region, specifically located in Cambodia. Together, these locations illustrate a broad habitat stretching from East Asia to Southeast Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Magnolia bailonii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Specifically, its biological development aligns with the traits of both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating a perennial life cycle where the plant maintains significant structural biomass through seasonal changes. As a woody perennial, it undergoes a consistent cycle of vegetative growth and reproductive maturation, utilizing its elevated bud positions to survive various environmental stresses. This life strategy allows the species to establish a long-term presence in its ecosystem, relying on its permanent woody architecture to support its physiological processes throughout its lifespan.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Magnolia baillonii is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically categorized as a tree. It is a self-supporting organism, lacking any climbing or vining habits such as lianas or facultative climbers. The plant functions as an independent species, not exhibiting parasitic behavior, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than acting as an epiphyte or an aquatic plant. Its structural development is defined by its robust, woody nature, which supports its stature as a large, self-standing arboreal specimen.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Magnolia baillonii is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a common metabolic strategy in many woody angiosperms that involves the direct fixation of carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle. This metabolic process influences the plant's water-use efficiency and adaptation to its specific environmental conditions. Furthermore, the structural integrity and mechanical properties of its woody tissues are reflected in its stem specific density (SSD), which has a mean value of 667 mg/cm³. This density value is a critical physiological indicator of the plant's investment in biomass and its ability to support structural growth and nutrient transport within its vascular system.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

667 mg/cm³

Reproduction

The reproduction of Magnolia baillonii is characterized by the production of fleshy fruits that serve as the vessel for its seed development. The seeds within these fruits exhibit highly consistent physical properties, maintaining a uniform seed mass of 0.0885 g, which serves as both the minimum and maximum recorded value. In terms of spatial dimensions, the seeds vary in volume, ranging from a minimum of 130 mm³ to a maximum of 190 mm³, with an average seed volume calculated at 160 mm³. This combination of a fleshy fruit structure and specific seed dimensions plays a critical role in its reproductive cycle and dispersal mechanisms.

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Seed mass mean:

0.0885 g

Seed volume max:

190 mm³

Seed volume mean:

160 mm³

Seed volume min:

130 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Magnolia baillonii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Parthenolide, (-)-bisparthenolidine, (-)-dihydroparthenolide, Liriodenine.

(-)-Parthenolide

1. Journal of natural products

(-)-bisparthenolidine

1. Journal of natural products

(-)-dihydroparthenolide

1. Journal of natural products

Liriodenine

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Magnolia baillonii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bark.

Bark

1. Journal of natural products