Magnolia biondii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Magnolia funiushanensis
• Yulania biondii
• Yulania biondii var. purpurascens
• Magnolia biondii var. flava
• Magnolia biondii var. ovata
• Magnolia biondii var. planities
• Magnolia biondii f. purpurascens
• Magnolia biondii var. latitepala
• Magnolia aulacosperma
• Magnolia conspicua var. fargesii
• Magnolia denudata var. fargesii
• Magnolia fargesii
• Magnolia funiushanensis var. purpurea
• Magnolia biondii var. axilliflora
• Magnolia biondii var. multalabastra
• Yulania biondii var. angustitepala
• Yulania × pilocarpa var. ellipticifolia
• Magnolia × pilocarpa var. ellipticifolia

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales and family Magnoliaceae, it is classified under the genus Magnolia. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Magnolia biondii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Magnolia biondii, exhibits a specific presence across various regions of China. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated within the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the North-Central areas of China. The distribution also includes significant populations located throughout China Southeast. These three distinct zones define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Magnolia biondii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody branches. Within the specific nuances of its ecological strategy, it functions as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating a life cycle defined by the development of perennial woody structures that allow it to persist through varying seasonal conditions. As a woody perennial, its life history involves a continuous cycle of vegetative growth and reproductive maturation, relying on its elevated bud placement to survive environmental stresses, ensuring its long-term presence within its native habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Magnolia biondii is characterized by its woody growth habit, exhibiting a sturdy and lignified structure. As a terrestrial species, it does not function as an epiphyte, maintaining its presence within the soil substrate rather than growing upon other plants. The plant is categorized as an independent organism, meaning it lacks parasitic tendencies and functions without reliance on a host for nutrients. Furthermore, its climbing nature is defined as self-supporting, allowing it to maintain its structural integrity and upright or spreading posture without the necessity of external supports.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Magnolia biondii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Flower

1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
2. Mediators of inflammation
3. Journal of natural products
4. Archives of pharmacal research

Chemicals

Magnolia biondii has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PINENE, Eudesmin, Fargesin, Magnolin.

1,8-Cineole

1. Scientific reports
2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

ALPHA-PINENE

1. Dr. Duke
2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Eudesmin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Archives of pharmacal research

Fargesin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Recent advances in inflammation & allergy drug discovery

Magnolin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Archives of pharmacal research

Volatile oil

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2. Scientific reports

ARSENIC

1. Dr. Duke

Astragalin

1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

BETA-PINENE

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

CALCIUM

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Magnolia biondii has 267 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antidiabetic, Antifeedant, Antihypertensive.

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke
2. Scientific reports

Antidepressant

1. Dr. Duke
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Antidiabetic

1. Dr. Duke
2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke
2. Recent advances in inflammation & allergy drug discovery

Antihypertensive

1. Dr. Duke
2. Recent advances in inflammation & allergy drug discovery

Antioxidant

1. Dr. Duke
2. Scientific reports

ACE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

AChE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Acaricide

1. Dr. Duke

Allelochemic

1. Dr. Duke

Medicinal Uses

Magnolia biondii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allergic rhinitis, antidepressant, rhinitis, sepsis, sinusitis.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations