The genus Magnolia s.l. has been divided in three subgenera, 12 sections, and 13 subsections. The list below is divided according to the Magnolia Society's 2012 classification. [1]
Anthers open by splitting at the front facing the centre of the flower, deciduous or evergreen, flowers produced after the leaves.[ citation needed ]
Anthers open by splitting at the sides, deciduous, flowers mostly produced before leaves (except M. acuminata)