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Magnolia grandiflora L.
| Family Name: | Magnoliaceae |
| Common Name: | Bull Bay, Southern Magnolia, Chinese Magnolia, Large-flowered Magnolia, 荷花木兰 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Conical |
| Maximum Height | 18 m to 30 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | America |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Coastal Forest, Grassland / Savannah/ Scrubland) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Temperate |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits, Fragrant (Flowers) (Day), Ornamental Seeds |
|---|---|
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Dry Soils / Drought |
| Landscape Uses | Coastal, General, Shade Providing Tree / Palm, Hedge / Screening |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden, Naturalistic Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Low Crown / Clearance |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird Attracting |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
| Root Type | Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality 1 | Bisexual Flowers |
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| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, White |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | Brown, Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 1916 |
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| Species ID | 3208 |
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