Flora of New York/Nymphaeales & magnoliids

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basal angiosperms & magnolids introduction[edit | edit source]

This page is the start of the angiosperms or flowering plants, which comprise the bulk of this guide. It starts with the order Nymphaeales and continues with the three orders of the Magnoliidae that are found in New York.[1][2]
Aristolochia s.l. is here seaprated into 3 genera (Endodeca, Isotrema, and Aristolochia s.s.),[1] in agreement with the New York Flora Atlas. Lauraceae clades are based on Chanderbali et al. (2001).[2]
angiosperms

Amborellales—Amborellaceae

Nymphaeales

Hydatellaceae

Cabombaceae

Brasenia schreberi (watershield)  

Cabomba caroliniana (fanwort)  

Nymphaeaceae

NupharoideaeNuphar spp. (4 pond lilies)

NymphaeoideaeNymphaea odorata subspp. (2 water lilies) 

Austrobaileyales—Austrobaileyaceae

Canellales

Canellaceae

Winteraceae

Piperales
Aristolochiaceae
Asaroideae

Asarum canadense (wild ginger)

Hexastylis shuttleworthii (large-flowered heartleaf)

Aristolochioideae

Endodeca serpentaria (Virginia snakeroot)

Isotrema macrophyllum (Dutchman's-pipe)

Isotrema tomentosum (woolly Dutchman's-pipe) 

Aristolochia clematitis (birthwort)

Piperaceae

SaururaceaeSaururus cernuus (lizard’s tail)

Laurales

CalycanthaceaeCalycanthus floridus (eastern sweetshrub)

Lauraceae

Lindera benzoin (northern spicebush)

Sassafras albidum (sassafras)

Persea americana (avocado)

Magnoliales
Magnoliaceae

Magnolia acuminata (cucumber tree)

Magnolia virginiana (northern sweetbay)

Magnolia spp. (3 introduced southern magnolias)

Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree)

AnnonaceaeAnnonoideaeAsimina triloba (pawpaw)

Chloranthales (none)

monocots

Ceratophyllales

eudicots

basal
angiosperms
(ANA grade)
magnolids

Clade Order Family Subfamily Genus Common name(s) #
basal
angiosperms
Nymphaeales Cabombaceae Brasenia water-shield, wendock 1
Cabomba fanwort, watershield 1
Nymphaeaceae Nupharoideae Nuphar yellow pond lily, spatterdock 4
Nymphaeoideae Nymphaea white waterlily 2
magnoliids Piperales Aristolochiaceae Asaroideae Asarum wild ginger 1
Hexastylis heartleaf 1
Aristolochioideae Endodeca snakeroot, serpentary 1
Isotrema dutchman's pipe, pipevine 2
Aristolochia birthwort, heartwort 1
Saururaceae Saururus lizard's tail, water-dragon, swamp root 1
Laurales Calycanthaceae Calycanthus sweet-shrub, strawberry bush 2
Lauraceae Lindera spicebush 1
Sassafras sassafras, ague tree, mitten tree 1
Persea avocado 1
Magnoliales Magnoliaceae Magnolia magnolia, cucumber tree, sweet-bay 5
Liriodendron tulip tree, tulip poplar, yellow poplar 1
Annonaceae Annonoideae Asimina pawpaw, dog banana, Indian banana 1

Order Nymphaeales[edit | edit source]

The order Nymphaeales contains the aquatic flowering plant families Hydatellaceae, Cabombaceae, and Nymphaeaceae. Only the latter two have taxa found outside of cultivation in New York. Aside from Amborella, a shrub endemic to New Caledonia, the Nymphaeales are considered to be the oldest lineage of angiosperms. Most estimates put the age of the Nymphaeales at well over 100 million years.[1]

Family Cabombaceae[edit | edit source]

Two Cabombaceae (water-shield family) species are found in New York. One, Cabomba caroliniana, is rare in most of the state but has the potential to be a highly invasive exotic plant.

Brasenia[edit | edit source]

The only extant species of Brasenia (B. schreberi) is native to New York, as well as much of the rest of the world.
Nymphaeales — Cabombaceae — Brasenia
Genus Brasenia Brasenia N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 J.F.Gmel.

1791.  Brasenia schreberi  J.F.Gmel. in…
1803.  Hydropeltis purpurea  Michx. in…
1813.  Brasenia peltata  Pursh in…
1813.  Brasenia hydropeltis  Muhl. in…
1862.  Cabomba peltata  F.Muell. in…
1874.  Brasenia purpurea  (Michx.) Casp. in…
Water-shield,
Watershield,
Schreber's watershield,
Purple wen-dock,
Water-target
Brasénie de Schreber
Native, CoC: 8,
Secure,
S5, G5

OBL

Perennial,
Herb-forb

NYFA: 47 counties
iNat: 50 counties
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Cabomba[edit | edit source]

Cabomba caroliniana
Native to the southeastern United States, Cabomba caroliniana (Carolina fanwort) is considered to be an alien invasive plant in the Northwest and Northeast, including New York, where it is listed as highly invasive.[1]

Although the 2008 New York State Invasiveness rank for Cabomba caroliniana was 72.34% (high invasiveness),[2] the New York Flora Atlas in 2024 lists the native status for this plant as Unknown.[3]


Nymphaeales — Cabombaceae — Cabomba
Genus Cabomba Fanwort N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 A.Gray

1821.  Cabomba aquatica  DC.
1830.  Cabomba pinnata  (Pursh) Schult.& Schult.f.
1837.  Cabomba caroliniana  A.Gray
1841.  Nectris caroliniana  (A. Gray) Steud. in…
1880.  Cabomba australis  Speg. in…
1903.  Cabomba caroliniana  var. pulcherrima  R.M.Harper  in…
1953.  Cabomba pulcherrima  (R.M.Harper) Fassett in…
1956.  Cabomba caroliniana  var. paucipartita  Ramsh. & Florsch.  in…
Fanwort,
Carolina fanwort,
Purple fanwort,
Carolina watershield,
Green cabomba
Cabomba de Caroline
Introduced from
 southeast US,
 South America,
Highly invasive,
 NYIS: 72%[1],
Prohibited[2],
SNR, G3-G5

OBL

Perennial,
Aquatic herb

NYFA: 8 counties
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Family Nymphaeaceae[edit | edit source]

Six Nymphaeaceae (water-lily family) taxa in two genera are found in New York. All are native to the region and appear to be fairly secure.

Nuphar[edit | edit source]

Nuphar variegata
Species of the genus Nuphar are commonly known as pond-lilies or spatterdocks.
Nymphaeales — Nymphaeaceae — Nupharoideae — Nuphar
Genus NupharSm.sect. Astylus Pond-lily N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
Durand

1956. Nuphar lutea  ssp. variegata  (Durand) E.O.Beal
1866. Nuphar variegata Durand
1912. Nymphaea fraterna G.S.Mill.& Standl.
1912. Nymphaea americana G.S.Mill.& Standl.
1931. Nuphar fraterna (G.S.Mill. & Standl.) Standl.
Common yellow pond-lily,
Common spatter-dock,
Common cow-lily,
Variegated yellow pond-lily,
Northern yellow pond-lily,
Bullhead yellow pond-lily
Grand nénuphar jaune
Native, CoC: 3,
Secure

OBL

Perennial,
Herb-forb

NYFA: 46 counties

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(Aiton) W.T.Aiton

1789.  Nymphaea advena  Aiton in…
1811.  Nuphar advena  (Aiton) W.T.Aiton in…
1822.  Nenuphar advena  (Aiton) Link in…
1949.  Nuphar advena  ssp. typica  R.T.Clausen  in…
1989.  Nuphar lutea  ssp. advena  (Aiton) Kartesz & Gandhi  in…
2007.  Castalia advena  (Aiton) Conz. in…
Broad-leaved yellow pond-lily,
Immigrant pond-lily,
Broad-leaved yellow cow-lily,
Broad-leaved spatterdock,
Broad-leaved bull-head lily
Nénuphar à feuilles émergentes,
Nénutar à feuilles émergentes
Native, CoC: 4,
Secure,
S5

OBL

Perennial,
Herb-forb

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Genus NupharSm.sect. Nuphar Pond-lily N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
(Pers.) Fernald

1806. Nymphaea microphylla Pers.
1811. Nuphar kalmiana (Michx.) W. T. Aiton
1838. Nuphar lutea  var. kalmiana  (Michx.) Torr. & A. Gray
1917. Nuphar microphylla (Pers.) Fernald
1919. Nymphozanthus microphyllus (Pers.) Fernald
 auct. Nuphar lutea  ssp. pumila  (Timm) E.O. Beal misapplied
Small yellow pond-lily,
Small yellow cow-lily,
Dwarf spatterdock
Native, CoC: 10,
Secure

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Herb-forb

NYFA: 5

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Nuphar microphylla ×
Nuphar variegata

1886. Nuphar rubrodisca Morong
1994. Nuphar lutea  ssp. rubrodisca  (Morong) Hellq. & Wiersema
Red-disked yellow pond-lily,
Red-disked spatter-dock,
Peck's yellow pond-lily,
Hybrid of
 small yellow pond-lily &
 common yellow pond-lily
Native,
Likely secure

OBL

Perennial,
Herb-forb

NYFA: 3-5

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Genus NupharSm. (excluded species) Pond-lily N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
Nuphar polysepala × variegata

Nuphar polysepala ×
Nuphar variegata

Hybrid of
 small yellow pond-lily &
 common yellow pond-lily
N. America native,
N.Y. excluded

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Nymphaea[edit | edit source]

Nymphaea odorata
Two subspecies of Nymphaea odorata (white water lilies) occur in New York.
Nymphaeales — Nymphaeaceae — Nymphaeoideae — Nymphaea
Genus Nymphaea Waterlily N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 Aiton
 ssp. odorata

1789. Nymphaea odorata Aiton
1806. Castalia odorata (Aiton) Wood
White water-lily,
American white water-lily,
Fragrant water-lily,
Sweet-scented white water-lily,
Pond-lily,
Great white water-lily
Nymphéa odorant
Native, CoC: 4,
Secure

OBL

Perennial,
Herb-forb

NYFA: 5

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 Aiton
 ssp. tuberosa (Paine) Wiersma & Hellq.

1865. Nymphaea tuberosa Paine
1888. Castalia tuberosa (Paine) Greene
1966. Nymphaea odorata  var. maxima  (Conrad ex L.H. Bailey) B. Boivin
1994. Nymphaea odorata  ssp. tuberosa  (Paine) Wiersema & Hellq.
Tuberous white water-lily,
Large white water-lily,
American white waterlily
Nymphéa tubéreux,
Lis d'eau,
Nénuphar blanc,
Nymphée tubéreuse
Native, CoC: 5,
Likely secure

OBL

Perennial,
Herb-forb

NYFA: 5?

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Order Piperales[edit | edit source]

The order Piperales

Family Aristolochiaceae[edit | edit source]

The Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort family)

Subfamily Asaroideae[edit | edit source]

Asarum[edit | edit source]
Asarum canadense
Wild ginger
Although wild ginger (Asarum canadense) has some similarities to Zingiber officinale (true ginger in the order Zingerbales), it is at least somewhat toxic and is not appropriate for use as a food additive.
Piperales — Aristolochiaceae — Asaroideae — Asarum
Genus Asarum Wild ginger N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 L.

1753. Asarum canadense L.
1897. Asarum canadense  var. acuminatum  Ashe
1897. Asarum reflexum  var. ambiguum  E.P.Bicknell
1898. Asarum acuminatum (Ashe) E.P.Bicknell
1898. Asarum reflexum E.P.Bicknell
1907. Asarum ambiguum (E.P.Bicknell) Daniels
Canada wild ginger,
Canadian wildginger,
Wild ginger,
Asarabacca
Asaret du Canada,
Asaret gingembre,
Gingembre sauvage
Native, CoC: 8,
Secure

FACU-UPL

Perennial,
Herb-forb

NYFA: 5

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Hexastylis[edit | edit source]

Piperales — Aristolochiaceae — Asaroideae — Hexastylis
Genus HexastylisRaf. Heartleaf N.Y. Status Images Distribution NPT
 (Britten & Baker f.) Small
 var. shuttleworthii

1898. Asarum shuttleworthii Britten & Baker f.
1903. Hexastylis shuttleworthii Small
Large-flowered heartleaf,
Largeflower heartleaf
Introduced from
 US South,
US South native,
Not naturalized

FACU

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Subfamily Aristolochioideae[edit | edit source]

Subfamily Aristolochioideae. Aristolochia s.l. is here seaprated into 3 genera (Endodeca, Isotrema, and Aristolochia s.s.),[1] in agreement with the New York Flora Atlas.
Endodeca[edit | edit source]
Endodeca serpentaria
Virginia snakeroot (Endodeca serpentaria or Aristolochia serpentaria is primarily a southern species and only found in the southeastern part of New York State where it is considered to be threatened (S2).
Piperales — Aristolochiaceae — Aristolochioideae — Endodeca
Genus EndodecaRaf. Snakeroot N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 (L.) Raf.

1753. Aristolochia serpentaria L.
1818. Aristolochia hastata Nutt.
1828. Endodeca serpentaria (L.) Raf.
1836. Pistolochia serpentaria (L.) Raf.
1894. Aristolochia nashii Kearney
1897. Aristolochia convolvulacea Small
Virginia snakeroot,
Virginia serpentary,
Virginia dutchmanspipe,
Snakeroot,
Serpentary
Native, CoC: 8,
Threatened,
S2, G4,
NYNHP: 1[1]

UPL

Perennial,
Herb-forb,
Shade
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Note: [2]
  1. New York Natural Heritage Program. 2024. Online Conservation Guide for Endodeca serpentaria. Endangered, S2/G4.
  2. The New York Flora Atlas segregates Isotrema macrophyllum, Isotrema tomentosum, and Endodeca serpentaria from Aristolochia into Isotrema and Endodeca, respectively, while other sources, as of yet, have left them in Aristolochia.
Isotrema[edit | edit source]
Isotrema macrophyllum
The two Isotrema (pipevine) species found in New York are North American natives, but thought to be introduced to New York from farther south and west through cultivation. Neither are believed to naturalize readily.
Piperales — Aristolochiaceae — Aristolochioideae — Isotrema
Genus IsotremaRaf. Pipevine N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 (Lam.) C.F. Reed

1783. Aristolochia macrophylla Lam.
1822. Hocquartia macrophylla Dumort.
1965. Isotrema macrophyllum (Lam.) C.F.Reed
 auct. Aristolochia durior non. Hill
Dutchman's-pipe,
Largeleaf dutchman's-pipe,
Pipevine
Aristoloche à
  grandes feuilles
Introduced from
 PA to GA,
US South native
Bronx, Madison, Orange, Putnam, Saratoga, Suffolk
NYFA: X

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 (Sims) H.Huber

1811. Aristolochia tomentosa Sims
1960. Isotrema tomentosum (Sims) H.Huber
Woolly Dutchman's-pipe,
Wooly pipevine,
Common Dutchman's-pipe
Introduced from
 south-central US,
US South native,
Impersistent

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Note: [1]
  1. a b The New York Flora Atlas segregates Isotrema macrophyllum, Isotrema tomentosum, and Endodeca serpentaria from Aristolochia into Isotrema and Endodeca, respectively, while other sources, as of yet, have left them in Aristolochia.
Aristolochia[edit | edit source]
Aristolochia clematitis
Members of the genus Aristolochia, birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) in particular, have been used as medicinal plants since ancient times, but have been shown to be both carcinogenic and toxic to the kidneys. It seems to be a fairly rare weed in New York State, but could become invasive where allowed to naturalize.
Piperales — Aristolochiaceae — Aristolochioideae — Aristolochia
Genus Aristolochia Birthwort N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 L.

1753. Aristolochia clematitis L.
Birthwort,
Creeping birthwort,
Heartwort,
Asarabacca[2]
Aristoloche clématite,
Sarrasine
Introduced from
 Eurasia,
Naturalized[1]

Perennial,
Herb-vine

NYFA: X

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  1. FNA states that Aristolochia clematitis "probably does not persist" when it occasionally escapes cultivation, but NYFA states that, although a rare weed, it is "quite aggressive at least at some sites, when naturalized."
  2. "Asarabacca" is isted as a common name for Aristolochia clematitis by FNA and Tropicos, but Asarabacca is also a common name for Asarum europaeum (Eropean wild ginger).

Family Saururaceae[edit | edit source]

The Saururaceae (lizard's tail family) world-wide contains only about seven species in four genera. Two of these plants are native to North America, and one is native to New York. The other North American family member (Anemopsis californica) is a southwestern native.

Saururus[edit | edit source]

Saururus cernuus
The genus Saururus contains only the two lizard's tail plants Saururus cernuus (native to eastern North America) and Saururus chinensis (native to eastern Asia). Only the North American plant has been found outside of cultivation in North America.
Piperales — Saururaceae — Saururus
Genus Saururus Lizard's tail N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 L.

1753. Saururus cernuus L. (non Thunb. 1784)
Lizard's tail,
Water-dragon,
Swamp root,
Swamp lily
Saurure penché,
Lézardelle penchée,
Saurure penchée
Native, CoC: 6,
Secure

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Perennial,
Herb-forb

NYFA: 5

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Order Laurales[edit | edit source]

The order Laurales ...[1]

Family Calycanthaceae[edit | edit source]

The Calycanthaceae (strawberry-shrub or sweet-shrub family) contains only three small genera worldwide, only one of which is native to North America.

Calycanthus[edit | edit source]

Calycanthus floridus
Calycanthus (sweet-shrub) is endemic to North America and contains about two to four species. Of these, only Calycanthus floridus is found outside of cultivation in New York, but it is thought to have been introduced from farther south. Though naturalization in New York is rare, it can become established and persist in wooded understories.
Laurales — Calycanthaceae — Calycanthoideae
Genus Calycanthus Sweet-shrub N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 L.

1759. Calycanthus floridus  L.
1788. Calycanthus fertilis  Walter
1840. Calycanthus floridus  var. glaucus  (Willd.) Torr. & A.Gray
1840. Calycanthus floridus  var. laevigatus  (Willd.) Torr. & A.Gray
1891. Beurera fertilis  (Walter) Kuntze
1894. Butneria florida  (L.) Kearney
1894. Butneria fertilis  (Walter) Kearney
1894. Buttneria florida  (L.) Kearney
1894. Buttneria fertilis  (Walter) Kearney
Sweetshrub,
Eastern sweetshrub,
Hairy sweetshrub,
Smooth sweetshrub,
Sweet-shrub,
Strawberry bush,
Bubby-bush,
Spicebush
Introduced from
 southeast US,
 VA to FL,
 TX to NC,
US South native,
rarely naturalizes

FACU

Perennial,
Shrub,
Part shade

NYFA: X

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Family Lauraceae[edit | edit source]

The Lauraceae (laurel family) contains only two species, spicebush and sasafrass, that are native to the State of New York.

Lindera[edit | edit source]

Lindera benzoin
spicebush
The genus Lindera is primarily native to eastern Asia. Of its nearly 100 species, only three (northern, southern, and bog spicebush) are native to eastern North America. And of those three species, only northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin), is native as far north as New York.
Laurales — Lauraceae — Cinnamomeae — Lindera
Genus Lindera Spicebush N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 (L.) Blume

1753. Laurus benzoin L.
1831. Benzoin odoriferum
1836. Benzoin aestivale Nees
1851. Lindera benzoin (L.) Blume
1939. Lindera benzoin  var. pubescens  Rehder
Spicebush,
Northern spicebush,
Benzoin-bush,
Benjamin-bush,
Fever-bush,
Wild allspice
Benjoin,
Laurier faux-benjoin
Native, CoC: 6,
Secure

FACW-FAC

Perennial,
Shrub,
Sun - shade

NYFA: 5

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Sassafras[edit | edit source]

Sassafras albidum
Sassafras has only three extant species. Two are native to eastern Asia, and one, Sassafras albidum, is native to much of eastern North Americam including New York.
Laurales — Lauraceae — Cinnamomeae — Sassafras
Genus Sassafras Sassafras N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 (Nutt.) Nees

1753. Laurus sassafras L.
1818. Laurus albida Nutt.
1831. Sassafras officinale Nees & C.H.Eberm.
1836. Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
1891. Sassafras variifolium Kuntze
1936. Sassafras albidum  var. molle  (Raf.) Fernald
Sassafras,
White sassafras,
Silky sassafras,
Ague tree,
Mitten tree
Sassafras officinal,
Gombo filé
Native, CoC: 4,
Secure

FACU

Perennial,
Tree, shrub,
Sun - shade

NYFA: N

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Persea[edit | edit source]

Persea americana
A specimen of the avocado plant (Persea americana) was collected from a composte pile in Orange County in 1996. As this subtropical species would not be able to naturalize in New York, placing it in the New York Flora was probably an error.
Laurales — Lauraceae — Cinnamomeae — Persea
Genus Persea Bay N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 Mill.

1753. Laurus persea  L.
1768. Persea americana  Mill.
1892. Persea persea  (L.) Cockerell
1950. Persea nubigena  L.O.Williams
1953. Persea gigantea  L.O.Williams
Avocado
Avocatier
Introduced from
 Mexico,
 Mesoamerica,
 Venezuela,
Impersistent,
Composte-pile waif

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(L.) Spreng.

1753. Laurus borbonia  L.
1803. Laurus caroliniensis  Michx.
1825. Persea borbonia  (L.) Spreng.
1836. Persea carolinensis  Nees
1838. Tamala borbonia  (L.) Raf.
1903. Persea littoralis  Small
1913. Tamala littoralis  (Small) Small
1922. Borbonia littoralis  (Small) House
Redbay,
Shorebay
N. America native,
southeastern U.S.,
Excluded

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Order Magnoliales[edit | edit source]

The order Magnoliales Bromhead ...

Family Magnoliaceae[edit | edit source]

The Magnoliaceae (magnolia family) has traditionally been separated into the two subfamilies Magnolioideae and Liriodendroideae. Magnolioideae contained a number of genera including Magnolia s.s., the largest genus. Liriodendroideae contained the single genus Liriodendron. Phylogenetic research has shown Magnolia s.s. to be polyphyletic. Therefore it was suggested that rather than breaking Magnolia into numerous new genera, all other genera in Magnolioideae would be placed in Magnolia s.l. to create a single monophyletic genus. This leaves the two subfamilies with one genus apiece, making Magnoliaceae subfamilies redundant. So, they are not used here.[1][2]

Magnolia[edit | edit source]

Magnolia acuminata
cucumber tree

Magnoliales — Magnoliaceae — Magnolia
Genus Magnoliasubg. Yulania Magnolia N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 (L.) L.

1753. Magnolia virginiana  var. acuminata  L.
1759. Magnolia acuminata  (L.) L.
1803. Magnolia cordata  Michx.
1886. Magnolia acuminata  var. cordata  (Michx.) Sarg.
1903. Tulipastrum cordatum  (Michx.) Small
Cucumber tree,
Cucumber magnolia,
Mountain magnolia,
Blue magnolia
Magnolia acuminé
Native, CoC: 7,
Secure

FACU

Perennial,
Tree

NYFA: 5

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1817. Magnolia kobus  DC.
1908. Magnolia kobus  var. borealis  Sarg.
Kobus magnolia Introduced from
 temperate Asia,
No specimens

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Genus Magnoliasubg. Magnolia Magnolia N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 L.
 var. virginiana

Sweet-bay,
Northern sweet-bay,
Swamp-bay,
Magnolia-bay,
Laurel-magnolia,
Beaver-tree
Laurier doux
Native, CoC: 9,
Endangered,
NYNHP: 1[1]

FACW

Perennial,
Tree, shrub

NYFA: 1

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Umbrella-tree,
Umbrella magnolia
Introduced,
US South native

FACU

NYFA: X

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 Walter

Fraser magnolia,
Mountain magnolia
Introduced,
US South native

FACU

NYFA: X

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 Michx.

Big-leaved magnolia,
Cowcumber magnolia
Introduced,
US South native

NYFA: X

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Liriodendron[edit | edit source]

Liriodendron tulipifera
Liriodendron consists of two species: Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree) from eastern North America and Liriodendron chinense from southeast Asia.

The lumber of the tulip tree has similar properties to poplar (Populus) species, so it is often marketed as "tulip poplar" or "yellow poplar," even though tulip and poplar trees are not closely related.


Magnoliales — Magnoliaceae — Liriodendron
Genus Liriodendron Tulip tree N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 L.

1753. Liriodendron tulipifera  L.
1903. Liriodendron tulipifera  f. aureomarginatum  (Dippel) Schelle
1903. Liriodendron tulipifera  f. integrifolium  (G.Kirchn.) Schelle
Tuliptree,
Tulip tree,
American tuliptree,
Tulip poplar,
Yellow poplar
Bois jaune
Native, CoC: 6,
Secure

FACU

Perennial,
Tree,
Sun - shade

NYFA: 5

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Family Annonaceae[edit | edit source]

The Annonaceae (custard apple family) is the largest family of the Magnoliales, but contains primarily tropical plants. Only one of its more than 2000 species has been discovered growing outside of cultivation in New York.

Subfamily Annonoideae[edit | edit source]

Asimina[edit | edit source]
Native range of Asimina triloba.
Asimina or pawpaw is a genus of small trees or shrubs that are native to eastern North America. Of these, only the most common species (Asimina triloba) is thought to be native as far north as New York. Though its native range only reaches into the western part of the state, common pawpaw trees can persist where cultivated in other parts of the state and may naturalize in clonal thickets. Pawpaw is considered to be the largest edible native North American fruit (in the culinary sense).[1]
Magnoliales — Annonaceae — Annonoideae — Asimina
Genus Asimina Pawpaw N.Y. Status Images Distribution NY NPT
 (L.) Dunal

1753. Annona triloba  L.
1796. Annona pendula  Salisbury
1803. Orchidocarpum arietinum  Michx.
1806. Porcelia triloba  (L.) Pers.
1817. Asimina triloba  (L.) Dunal
1838. Uvaria triloba  (L.) Torr.& A.Gray
Pawpaw,
Common pawpaw,
Dog banana,
Indian banana,
Kentucky banana,
American custard apple
Asiminier trilobé,
Asiminier
Native, CoC: 5,
Threatened

FAC

Perennial,
Tree, shrub,
Sun - shade

NYFA: 2

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