Key Identification Features
- This ecotype can be recognized by its blunt-lobed leaves, which may have a red tint.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Magnoliaceae
Magnoliaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Magnoliales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 20 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Magnoliaceae Species
Magnolia liliiflora Desr.
Magnolia liliiflora Desr.
Magnolia liliiflora is a slow-growing deciduous ornamental tree native to southw…
Magnolia ashei Weath.
Magnolia ashei Weath.
Magnolia ashei is a small deciduous tree endemic to Florida, cultivated as a pop…
Magnolia stellata (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim.
Magnolia stellata (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim.
Magnolia stellata is a small deciduous early-spring flowering ornamental shrub w…
Liriodendron chinense (Hemsl.) Sarg.
Liriodendron chinense (Hemsl.) Sarg.
Liriodendron chinense, the Chinese tulip tree, is an ornamental tree related to …
Magnolia obovata Thunb.
Magnolia obovata Thunb.
Magnolia obovata Thunb. is a medium deciduous Asian tree valued for its wood and…
Magnolia coco (Lour.) DC.
Magnolia coco (Lour.) DC.
Magnolia coco (coconut magnolia) is a small flowering tree native to East and So…
Magnolia kobus DC.
Magnolia kobus DC.
Magnolia kobus DC. is a deciduous flowering magnolia known for early spring frag…
Magnolia denudata Desr.
Magnolia denudata Desr.
Magnolia denudata is a small ornamental magnolia with fragrant white spring bloo…
Magnolia figo (Lour.) DC.
Magnolia figo (Lour.) DC.
Magnolia figo, or banana shrub/port wine magnolia, is an evergreen flowering pla…
Magnolia macrophylla Michx.
Magnolia macrophylla Michx.
Magnolia macrophylla, the bigleaf magnolia, is a distinctive large-leaved North …
Liriodendron tulipifera L.
Liriodendron tulipifera L.
Liriodendron tulipifera, the tulip tree, is a large eastern North American hardw…
Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre
Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre
Magnolia champaca is a large fragrant-flowered tree native to the Indomalayan re…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Magnoliaceae?
Magnoliaceae plants belong to the Magnoliales order in the Plantae kingdom. This ecotype can be recognized by its blunt-lobed leaves, which may have a red tint. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Magnoliaceae?
Magnoliaceae is classified in the order Magnoliales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 20 accepted species worldwide.
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