Yulan. Magnoliaceae, deciduous tree plants, aliases: magnolia, wangchun, magnolia, magnolia, yutangchun, etc. Magnolia is native to the central part of our country, cultivated all over the country, and is now introduced in European and American countries. Magnolia is born in forests at an altitude of 500 to 1000 meters, likes light, is slightly shade-tolerant, likes dryness, and is relatively cold-tolerant, but not waterlogging and drought-tolerant. Magnolia bark dark gray, thick twigs gray-brown, leaves paper-oval, flower buds erect oval, corolla cup-shaped, flowers large aromatic, color is mostly white, there are also light purple-red, seeds heart-shaped, flowering period 2-3 months, fruiting period 8-9 months. The petals of magnolia flowers spread out in all directions, green and white, white and dazzling, with high ornamental value, and are ideal tree species for beautifying the courtyard.
The ancients once regarded magnolia and begonia, peony and osmanthus as the wealth of Yutang. Magnolia is named because of its white color and fragrance like an orchid. The flower language of magnolia is: repaying gratitude, noble, sincere, etc. The magnolia tree has the posture of a gentleman, the leaves are thick and lush, the flowers are like jade and snow, and the fragrance of the flowers is fresh and elegantThe magnolia flowers are swaying in the wind, radiant and vibrant, like the scattered flowers of the goddess, revealing a faint and long floral fragrance, so its flower language represents purity and flawlessness and true affection. Magnolia chooses to spit out in the cold winter, and always maintains a dusty character, itself has no intention of competing with the group, but it is elegant and refined, white and flawless, which is: but there is a branch comparable to jade, why should the nine Wan Shi Zheng Lan (Ming Zhang Mao Wu).
Magnolia has many functions. One is medicinal. Magnolia has the effect of dispelling wind and cold, promoting lungs and clearing the nose, and has a certain effect on headache, nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, etc.;Magnolia flowers also have an inhibitory effect on common fungi. The second is environmental protection. Magnolia is resistant to toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide and chlorine, and is an excellent greening and beautifying tree species to prevent pollution and optimize the ecological environment. The third is the economy. Magnolia trees are of good material and can be used as furniture and joineryMagnolia seeds can be pressed for industrial use;Magnolia flowers contain volatile aromatic oils, which can be extracted to make flavors or extractsMagnolia flower slices can be eaten or used to smoke tea. Today, magnolia is listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and is included in the Red List of China's Biodiversity – Higher Plants, so it needs to be protected.