Lily Tree, Yulan Magnolia

Magnolia denudata

Basic Information

Family: Magnoliaceae

Genus: magnolia

Plant ID (slug): magnolia-denudata

Numeric ID: 21674

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Magnolia denudata is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from March to May, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Beetles. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

E. Asia - E. and S. China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; Secondary;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Condiment The flowers, after the calyx has been removed, are pickled and used for flavouring rice[183].

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Antifungal Astringent Carminative Cytotoxic Diaphoretic Hypotensive Sedative Tonic Uterine tonic Tonic[177]. The flower buds and the seeds are carminative and diaphoretic[218]. The flower buds are antifungal, astringent, cytotoxic, hypotensive and a uterie stimulant[279]. They are used in Korea in the treatment of headaches, nasal obstruction and sinusitis[279]. They are picked in early spring, dried and then used in Chinese medicine to clear the nasal passages[177]. The plant is anodyne and sedative[218].