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Liriodendron is a genus of two species of characteristically large trees, deciduous over most of their populations, in the magnolia family (Magnoliaceae). These trees are widely known by the common name tulip tree or tuliptree for their large flowers superficially resembling tulips. It is sometimes referred to as tulip poplar or yellow poplar, and the wood simply as "poplar", although not closely related to the true poplars. Other common names include canoewood, saddle-leaf tree, and white wood.
Magnoliaceae evolved flowers before the emergence of bees, how did this shape its pollination strategies? What makes the Magnolia flower perfect? In which growing conditions does Magnolia officinalis flourish? What compound gives M.officinalis essential oil its distinctive aroma? This episode is a brief introduction to a fascinating, ancient, historically significant tree. Intro tune: Botanical Berceuse by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com) References: Magnolia Pollination: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-scoop/2018-05-05-magnolia-pollination (https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-scoop/2018-05-05-magnolia-pollination) New Insights into Breeding and Propagating Magnolias. Thomas Ranney and Dominic Gillooly, Department of Horticultural Science, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, North Carolina State University: https://mcilab.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ranney-and-gillooly-2014.pdf?fwd=no (https://mcilab.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ranney-and-gillooly-2014.pdf?fwd=no) Phenolic Constituents from the Stem Bark of Magnolia officinalis: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/np800494e (https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/np800494e) Magnolol: A multifunctional compound isolated from the Chinese medicinal plant Magnolia officinalis, European Journal of Integrative Medicine: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2011.09.002 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2011.09.002) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382011001405 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382011001405) Neuroprotective effect of honokiol and magnolol, compounds from Magnolia officinalis, on beta-amyloid-induced toxicity in PC12 cells: https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.3178 (https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.3178)
Magnolias are among the most iconic trees in the world. This family (Magnoliaceae) has also been around for a very long time. But, for all their history, intrigue, and interest, the magnolia family is not faring well in our modern world. Recent estimates indicate that nearly half of all magnolia species are threatened with extinction and that is why the Global Conservation Consortium for Magnolias was formed. This wonderfully collaborative effort brings people from all over the world together to engage in magnolia conservation projects. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Coffey and Jean Linsky of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to discuss some of the inspirational efforts undertaken by the Global Conservation Consortium for Magnolia and learn why there is still a lot of hope for this wonderfully ancient family of trees. This episode was produced in part by Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.
Volume: Papaveraceae 1860-1881By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Ilioneae (Aquifoliaceae), Rhamnaceae 1867-1881By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Polygalaceae 1865-1877By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Nymphaeaceae 1864-1865By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Magnoliaceae 1863-1876By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Malvaceae, Sterculiaceae 1861-1867By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Cruciferae 1861-1867By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Nelumbonaceae 1858-1864By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Cistaceae, Violaceae [undated]By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Portulacaceae 1851-1867By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Caryophyllaceae 1841-1898By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Capparidaceae 1881By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Nymphaeaceae 1865By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Nelumbonaceae 1860By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
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Volume: Nymphaeaceae 1855-1865By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Anonaceae, Berberaceae 1848-1876By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Ranunculaceae 1841-1875By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library
Volume: Nelumbonaceae, Nelumbium 1835-1860By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library