Magnolia doltsopa
(Buch.-Ham. ex DC.) Figlar
Magnoliaceae
Results of DNA analysis in various studies (see, for example, R.B. Figlar & H.P. Nooteboom, Blumea 49: 87-100. 2004) have supported the concept that the various genera comprising the subfamily Magnolioideae would be more consistently treated as a single genus, Magnolia. This is the treatment followed here, though it is still not universally accepted[
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- Plants for a Future
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- Ken Fern
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- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
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Magnolia excelsa Jacques
Magnolia excelsa Wall.
Michelia calcuttensis P.Parm.
Michelia doltsopa Buch.-Ham. ex DC.
Michelia excelsa (Wall.) Blume
Michelia manipurensis Watt ex Brandis
Michelia wardii Dandy
Sampacca excelsa (Wall.) Kuntze
Common Name:
Young tree in Madeira
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Young tree in Madeira
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Leaves
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Close-up of flower
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Close-up of flower
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General Information
Magnolia doltsopa is a deciduous tree growing up to 30 metres tall[
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- Flowers of India
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- http://www.flowersofindia.net/
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- A wed site of native Indian plants, plus cultivated and naturalized species. It has good quality photos and terse details on more than 3,000 species and cultivars.
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The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
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- Flora of China
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- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
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- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
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- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
Range
E. Asia - southern China, Nepal, Bhutan, northeastern India, Myanmar.
Habitat
Evergreen broadleaved forests at elevations from 1,500 - 2,400 metres[
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- Flora of China
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
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- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
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- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 20.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A plant of higher elevations the wet tropics, it can also be cultivated in warm areas of the temperate zone[
]. It is found in the tropics at elevations from 1,500 - 2,400 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 30 - 37°c, but can tolerate 5 - 45°c[
]. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -2°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c[
]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 3,000 - 4,000mm, but tolerates 2,200 - 5,000mm[
].
Prefers a position with part day shade[
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- Desert Tropicals
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- http://www.desert-tropicals.com/
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- The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.
]. Prefers a moist but well-drained, loam to clayey fertile soil[
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- Desert Tropicals
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- http://www.desert-tropicals.com/
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- The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.
]. Prefers a pH in the range 4.5 - 5, tolerating 4 - 5.5[
]. Prefers a position sheltered from strong winds[
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- Desert Tropicals
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- http://www.desert-tropicals.com/
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- The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.
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Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The tree yields a valuable wood[
272- Title
- Plants and People of Nepal
- Publication
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- Author
- Manandhar. N. P.
- Publisher
- Timber Press. Oregon.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 0-88192-527-6
- Description
- Excellent book, covering over 1,500 species of useful plants from Nepal together with information on the geography and peoples of Nepal. Good descriptions of the plants with terse notes on their uses.
,
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The wood is used for fuel[
272- Title
- Plants and People of Nepal
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- Author
- Manandhar. N. P.
- Publisher
- Timber Press. Oregon.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 0-88192-527-6
- Description
- Excellent book, covering over 1,500 species of useful plants from Nepal together with information on the geography and peoples of Nepal. Good descriptions of the plants with terse notes on their uses.
].
Propagation
Seed -
Softwood cuttings under mist[
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- Desert Tropicals
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- http://www.desert-tropicals.com/
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- The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.
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Ken Fern,
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with help from
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