Magnolia figlarii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Manglietia szechuanica

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 the family Magnoliaceae, it is classified under the genus Magnolia. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Magnolia figlarii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a specialized species with a very specific natural range. It is found primarily within the region of China South-Central. This limited geographical distribution suggests that the species may be adapted to particular environmental conditions found there. Because it is localized to these specific areas, it remains a distinct part of the regional flora. Understanding this distribution is essential for the ongoing conservation of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Magnolia figlarii is defined by its preference for specific montane environments, where it thrives within a distinct altitudinal niche. This species is primarily found in high-altitude habitats, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 1300 m AMSL. As the terrain ascends, the plant reaches its mean elevational range at approximately 1650 m AMSL, suggesting an optimal ecological zone within the mid-to-high montane belt. The upper limits of its distribution extend to a maximum elevation of 2000 m AMSL, marking the ceiling of its viable environmental tolerance. These specific altitudinal parameters indicate that the species is adapted to the unique climatic conditions, such as temperature fluctuations and moisture availability, characteristic of these mid-elevation montane ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1650 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1300 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Magnolia figlarii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, ensuring its presence in its natural habitat over multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, the species maintains its conductive organs and growing points above the ground, typically manifesting as a woody plant with significant structural height. It exhibits an evergreen deciduousness, meaning it retains its foliage throughout the year, providing continuous photosynthetic activity and structural stability across different seasonal cycles.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Magnolia figlarii is characterized by its stature as a large tree, capable of reaching an average height of approximately 20 m. It exhibits a woody structure and functions as a self-supporting plant, possessing the necessary structural integrity to maintain its upright growth form without the need for external climbing supports. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it is classified as a terrestrial species, growing directly in the soil rather than as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological development of the foliage in Magnolia figlarii is characterized by a specific range of morphological dimensions that reflect its vegetative growth patterns. The leaf length exhibits significant variability, with a minimum measurement of 11 cm and a mean length of 15.5 cm, reaching a maximum capacity of 20 cm. Complementing this longitudinal growth, the leaf width follows a distinct scale, spanning from a minimum of 3 cm to a maximum width of 6 cm. These dimensional parameters define the surface area available for photosynthetic activity, suggesting a structured growth habit within these specific metric constraints.

Leaf length max:

20 cm

Leaf length mean:

15.5 cm

Leaf length min:

11 cm

Leaf width max:

6 cm

Leaf width min:

3 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Magnolia figlarii culminates in the development of distinctive fruit structures that vary in size according to maturity and environmental conditions. These fruits exhibit a specific range of dimensions, with the fruit length typically measuring a minimum of 8 cm. On average, the fruit length reaches a mean of 9 cm, while the most robust specimens can achieve a maximum fruit length of up to 10 cm. This consistent sizing within the 8 to 10 cm range is a key morphological characteristic observed during the fruiting stage of its reproductive cycle.

Fruit length max:

10 cm

Fruit length mean:

9 cm

Fruit length min:

8 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Magnolia figlarii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Honokiol, Magnolol, Salicifoline.

Honokiol

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Magnolol

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Salicifoline

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica