Most species of Michelia possess important economic value.The classification, morphology, palynology, cytology, phytochemistry, molecular phylogeny and utilization of Michelia are reviewed.

• 该文主要对国内外学者在分类学、形态学、孢粉学、细胞学、植物化学、分子系统学、应用前景等方面的研究进展进行了综述。