Magnolia liliiflora Desr. var. gracilis

See Magnolia liliiflora Desr. for a description of the species.  The variety gracilis has a smaller, more slender habit than the type and deep purple flowers.  [RHSD, Hortus].  

Horticultural & Botanical History

Gracilis was introduced to Britain in 1804.  [JD].

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [T.659/1843].

Notes

IPNI relates Magnolia gracilis Salisb. [Paradisus Londinensis 87/1805-1807] to Magnolia kobus DC. which was only introduced to cultivation in Europe under this name in 1865.  [Hilliers’].

Published Mar 24, 2010 - 11:48 AM | Last updated Mar 24, 2010 - 11:50 AM

More details about Magnolia liliiflora Desr. var. gracilis
Family Magnoliaceae
Category
Region of origin

China
Synonyms
  • Magnolia gracilis Salisb. 
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Magnolia gracilis 
Confidence level high