Magnolia maudiae

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Michelia maudiae

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling into the family Magnoliaceae. Ultimately, the species is identified by its genus, Magnolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across various regions of China. Its primary habitat can be found within the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species is distributed along the Southeast coast of China. The plant also extends its presence to the tropical island of Hainan. Together, these locations define the unique geographical footprint of Magnolia maudiae.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Magnolia maudiae is closely tied to its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat. This species is primarily found across a diverse vertical gradient, thriving at elevations ranging from a minimum of 600 m AMSL to a maximum of 1500 m AMSL. Throughout its habitat, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 1050 m AMSL, a positioning that suggests it is adapted to the specific microclimates, temperature regimes, and moisture availability characteristic of mid-altitude montane environments.

Elevational range max:

1500 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1050 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Magnolia maudiae is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, ensuring its long-term presence within its ecological niche through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its photosynthetic organs on elevated woody structures, positioning its buds well above the ground level to withstand environmental stressors. This phanerophytic life form is consistent across its developmental stages, as it relies on a robust, perennial growth strategy to establish its structural presence in the landscape.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Magnolia maudiae is characterized by its stature as a large, woody tree, which can reach an average height of approximately 20 m. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor an epiphyte, as it maintains a strictly terrestrial growth habit. Unlike climbing species, it is a self-supporting structure, relying on its robust, woody architecture to maintain its upright growth form.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Magnolia maudiae is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic process typical of many woody angiosperms that allows for carbon fixation under moderate environmental conditions. The plant's vegetative vigor and energy production are supported by its foliar morphology, which displays significant dimensional variation. The leaves exhibit a mean length of 12.5 cm, ranging from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 18 cm, providing a versatile surface area for light interception. Concurrently, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 3.5 cm and a maximum of 8.5 cm, with a mean width of 6 cm. These morphological parameters collectively influence the plant's transpiration rates and gas exchange efficiency, optimizing its physiological performance within its ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

18 cm

Leaf length mean:

12.5 cm

Leaf length min:

7 cm

Leaf width max:

8.5 cm

Leaf width mean:

6 cm

Leaf width min:

3.5 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Magnolia maudiae is characterized by the development of specialized fruiting structures that follow successful pollination. The resulting fruits exhibit significant morphological variation in size, typically presenting as elongated aggregates. Morphological data indicates that the fruit length varies considerably across different specimens, with a minimum recorded length of 7 cm and a maximum length reaching up to 15 cm. On average, the fruit length maintains a mean value of 11 cm, reflecting the natural range of developmental outcomes within the species during its reproductive cycle.

Fruit length max:

15 cm

Fruit length mean:

11 cm

Fruit length min:

7 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

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

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Magnolia maudiae has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Globulol, NEROLIDOL, Valeranone.

Globulol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

NEROLIDOL

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Valeranone

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations