What are the characteristics of Magnolia?

The alias of Magnolia

Magnolia is a deciduous tree of Magnoliaceae, belonging to woody plants, with aliases such as "Magnolia Magnolia", "Ying Chunhua" and "Yutangchun".

Morphological characteristics of Magnolia

The whole magnolia can be up to 25 meters high, the crown is broad, formed by extended branches, the bark is dark gray, the surface is rough and naturally cracked, and the branches are stout and basically grayish brown.

Magnolia longsheng has Obovate or Obovate oval paper leaves, the front segment of the leaf is wide and round is dark green, the back segment is tapered light green, pilose.

Magnolia flower bud is oval, the flower blooms before the long leaves, the diameter of the flower is about 10-16 cm, rich in color, common white and pink, with a fragrant smell.

Growth habits of Magnolia

Magnolia needs sufficient light to grow, has good cold resistance and can survive the winter safely in the open field.

Dry environment is suitable for growth, and cultivation in low humidity environment is easy to cause rotting roots due to long-term stagnant water.

The fertile slightly acidic sandy soil with good drainage is the most favorable for plant development, but it can also be cultivated with weakly alkaline soil.

Magnolia grown in the south can blossom from December to January next year because of the higher temperature.

Magnolia can also resist the threat of certain harmful gases and has a special ability to "absorb sulfur". Therefore, Magnolia is also regarded as a good anti-pollution greening tree species widely planted in air-polluted areas.

The value and use of Magnolia

Ornamental value: as a famous species of flowers and trees in China, magnolia in full bloom is shaped like a holy lotus, with petals stretching in all directions and growing in courtyards and parks to form dazzling groups of white flowers, which has high ornamental value.

Medicinal value: magnolia contains a variety of vitamins and alkaloids, as well as unique volatile oil. After being used in medicine, it has the effects of relieving the lungs and relieving the nose and dispelling wind and cold. It can also treat symptoms such as headache, menstrual pain and rhinitis to a certain extent, and has a good inhibitory effect on skin fungi.

Edible value: because magnolia is rich in a variety of vitamins, trace elements and amino acids, it can also make tea, and there are some delicacies cooked with magnolia as ingredients.

The Flower language of Magnolia

Magnolia is in full bloom in the green white flowers, accompanied by a strong fragrance let people spontaneously in a beautiful yearning and feelings, usually symbolizing "gratitude."