Cloudforest magnolia
Magnolia dealbata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cloudforest magnolia, scientifically known as Magnolia dealbatica, is a stunning evergreen shrub native to the subtropical forests of China. Renowned for its large, fragrant white blossoms and glossy foliage, this resilient plant thrives in misty, high-altitude environments, making it a prized specimen for temperate woodland gardens worldwide.
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Cloudforest Magnolia · Mexican Bigleaf Magnolia
- Scientific synonyms
- Metamagnolia Dealbata · Magnolia Rzedowskiana · 9 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Cloudforest magnolia
- Mexican bigleaf magnolia
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Magnolia dealbataSynonyms
- Metamagnolia dealbata
- Magnolia rzedowskiana
- Magnolia zotictla
- Metamagnolia alejandrae
- Magnolia nuevoleonensis
- Magnolia vovidesii
- Metamagnolia nuevoleonensis
- Magnolia macrophylla var. dealbata
- Metamagnolia rzedowskiana
- Magnolia alejandrae
- Metamagnolia vovidesii
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Magnolia macrophylla var. dealbata
- Eleoxochitl
- Eleoxochitl
- Eloxóchitl
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Magnoliales and the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Magnolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range within the diverse landscapes of Mexico. It can be found growing across the central regions of Mexico. Its presence is also noted throughout the northeastern parts of the country. Additionally, the species extends into the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf. Finally, the geographical footprint of this plant reaches into the Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Magnolia dealbata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Honokiol, Magnolol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Honokiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Magnolol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Honokiol
- Natural product communications
Magnolol
- Natural product communications
Activities
Magnolia dealbata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Anxiolytic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Natural product communications
Anxiolytic
- Natural product communications
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia dealbata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiolytic.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| anxiolytic | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |