Magnolia belongs to the magnoliaceae family. Plants of this family are known for their unique flower structure and growth habits.
Magnolia, with its unique form and aroma, has been loved by people since ancient times. It usually grows in temperate and **zone regions and is an evergreen or deciduous tree. This type of tree is characterized by smooth bark, oblong-elliptic leaves, apex tapering, base wedge-shaped, entire. During the flowering period, magnolias produce large, fragrant flowers, mostly white or reddish in color.
In plant taxonomy, magnolia is classified as a large family of magnoliaceae. Magnoliaceae is a family that contains a variety of important flowers and medicinal plants, many of which are well-known, such as magnolia, smile, magnolia, etc.
Magnoliaceae are characterized by the fact that their flowers often all have a unique structure. In the case of magnolia, its flowers are made up of calyxes, petals, stamens, and pistils. The calyx and petals are often tightly wrapped together, forming a tight bud. As the buds gradually unfold, the petals roll outwards to form the shape of the flower we see.
In addition to the structure of the flowers, there are several other common characteristics of magnolia plants. For example, their leaves are usually leathery or papery and have an oval, oblong, or ovate shape. In addition, the fruit of magnoliaceae plants is usually follicle fruit, which is also an important feature of this family.
As a member of the magnolia family, magnolia also has similar growth habits and reproduction patterns to other magnolia plants. Magnolia usually grows in temperate and **zone regions and prefers warm and humid environments. Their propagation is usually done by seed propagation or grafting.