Magnolia sirindhorniae

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Michelia sirindhorniae

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales and the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Magnolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a rare medicinal species primarily found within the Indo-China region. Its specific geographical distribution is limited to the tropical landscapes of Thailand. Within this territory, it thrives in particular forest ecosystems that support its growth. Because its range is so localized, the species is considered a significant part of Thailand's unique biodiversity. Understanding this narrow habitat is essential for the continued conservation of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Magnolia sirindhorniae is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this botanical framework, it is specifically identified by both its nanophanerophyte and phanerophyte traits, indicating a life cycle centered around a stable, woody perennial structure that allows it to persist through varying seasonal conditions. As a phanerophyte, the plant invests significant energy into the development of permanent above-ground biomass, ensuring that its reproductive and vegetative buds are protected from ground-level disturbances and herbivory. This life history strategy supports a long-lived perennial existence, typical of the Magnoliaceae family, where the plant maintains a consistent presence in its ecological niche through sustained woody growth and seasonal cycles of flowering and foliage development.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Magnolia sirindhorniae is characterized by its structural development as a woody plant, possessing a firm and lignified framework. It functions as a terrestrial organism, growing directly in the soil rather than living as an epiphyte. In terms of its growth habit, the species is classified as a self-supporting climber, meaning it maintains its own structural integrity without the necessity of external hosts. Furthermore, it is an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies toward other plants.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Magnolia sirindhorniae has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linalool, Volatile oil.

Linalool

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Volatile oil

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Magnolia sirindhorniae has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antimicrobial

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antioxidant

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Medicinal Uses

Magnolia sirindhorniae has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus.

Most Reported Uses