Magnolia grandiflora
Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the Southern Magnolia, is a majestic evergreen celebrated for its large, fragrant white blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine, where its bark and leaves have been utilized for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Magnolia grandiflora
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Magnolia.
| 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 remarkably wide geographical distribution across several distinct continents. In Europe, it can be found specifically within the regions of Italy. Its presence extends to the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits both Assam and the East Himalaya. Moving across the ocean, the species is established in the South-Central U.S.A., particularly in Texas. Finally, its range reaches the Southeastern U.S.A., including the state of Alabama.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Kentucky | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia grandiflora has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 36 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include honokiol, 4-O-methylhonokiol, costunolide, magnolol, parthenolide.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 36
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| honokiol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 4-O-methylhonokiol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| costunolide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnolol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parthenolide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+) medioresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2alpha-hydroxy-dihydroparthenolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6,7-dimethoxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Honokiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anonaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Magnolia grandiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia grandiflora has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Alzheimer's disease, analgesic, angiogenesis, anti-inflammatory agents.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-inflammatory agents | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytics | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsive seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |