Magnolia yuyuanensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Manglietia yuyuanensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to a specific region within East Asia. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in China. More specifically, it can be found throughout the Southeast part of the country. This localized habitat suggests that the species thrives in the unique environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, researchers looking for this medicinal plant focus their efforts on the southeastern provinces of China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Magnolia yuyuanensis is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting the growth patterns of both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its reproductive buds well above the ground level, protected by its structural architecture, which allows it to persist through varying environmental conditions. Its developmental strategy involves a perennial lifecycle where the life-sustaining organs are elevated, ensuring survival against seasonal changes. The presence of nanophanerophytic traits further refines its life history, indicating a tendency toward a more compact or stunted growth form compared to larger woody species, yet it remains firmly within the phanerophyte category by keeping its buds high above the soil surface. This life history enables the plant to establish a stable presence within its ecological niche, utilizing its elevated bud position to navigate seasonal fluctuations and resource competition.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Magnolia yuyuanensis is characterized by its woody structure, exhibiting a robust growth habit typical of many species within its genus. Unlike climbing plants, it does not function as a climber, remaining self-supporting without the need for external structures to maintain its upright posture. Furthermore, the plant is entirely independent in its nutrient acquisition, showing no parasitic tendencies, and it maintains a terrestrial life form rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Magnolia yuyuanensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Honokiol, Magnolol, Salicifoline.

Honokiol

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Magnolol

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Salicifoline

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica