Magnolia maudiae
Magnolia maudiae, commonly known as the Maudi Magnolia, is a rare and enchanting evergreen shrub native to the humid forests of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its large, fragrant, creamy-white blossoms, this medicinal plant offers significant botanical interest and holds potential therapeutic value within traditional herbal practices and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Magnolia maudiae
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |