Magnolia virginiana
Magnolia virginiana, commonly known as Sweetbay Magnolia, is a distinctive evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant, lemony blossoms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds traditional medicinal value. Its leaves and bark are often utilized in herbal practices to support respiratory health and provide soothing, aromatic therapeutic benefits.
- Scientific name: Magnolia virginiana
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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, Magnolia virginiana represents a unique species within this taxonomic lineage.
| 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 broad geographical distribution across several regions of the United States. In the Northeastern U.S.A., it can be found growing in the state of Massachusetts. Its presence also extends through other Northeastern states, including New Jersey and New York. Furthermore, the species is established within the borders of Pennsylvania. Moving toward the South-Central U.S.A., the plant's range reaches as far as Texas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Delaware | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia virginiana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methanol, methylene chloride.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methylene chloride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |