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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General Information

Magnolia doltsopa is a deciduous tree growing up to 30 metres tall[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, Nepal, Bhutan, northeastern India, Myanmar.

Habitat

Evergreen broadleaved forests at elevations from 1,500 - 2,400 metres[].

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[]. Prefers a moist but well-drained, loam to clayey fertile soil[]. Prefers a pH in the range 4.5 - 5, tolerating 4 - 5.5[]. Prefers a position sheltered from strong winds[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The tree yields a valuable wood[, ].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed -
Softwood cuttings under mist[].

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