Status:
valid
Authors:
Ngoc, Tagane & Yahara
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 65: 127 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346136
Description
Popowia bachmaensis (also called Bach Ma Popowia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows up to 15-20 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Popowia bachmaensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Popowia bachmaensis are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Popowia bachmaensis is a terrestrial orchid species native to Vietnam. It can be grown in a potting medium of equal parts of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. Propagation is done through division of the clumps of plants. The divisions should be planted in the same potting medium as the mother plant.
Where to Find Popowia bachmaensis
Popowia bachmaensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the Bach Ma National Park.
Popowia bachmaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Popowia bachmaensis?
Popowia bachmaensis
What is the natural habitat of Popowia bachmaensis?
It is found in Vietnam
What are the common uses of Popowia bachmaensis?
It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine
Species in the Popowia genus
Popowia velutina,
Popowia tomentosa,
Popowia schefferiana,
Popowia polytricha,
Popowia papuana,
Popowia platyphylla,
Popowia pisocarpa,
Popowia perakensis,
Popowia pauciflora,
Popowia pachypetala,
Popowia odoardoi,
Popowia beddomeana,
Popowia beccarii,
Popowia bancana,
Popowia clavata,
Popowia microphylla,
Popowia cyanocarpa,
Popowia cuspidata,
Popowia coursii,
Popowia hirta,
Popowia lanceolata,
Popowia fusca,
Popowia helferi,
Popowia humbertii,
Popowia alata,
Popowia macrocarpa,
Popowia greveana,
Popowia filipes,
Popowia bachmaensis,
Popowia parvifolia,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Nguyen Van Ngoc: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ngoc' in the authors string.
Shuichiro Tagane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagane' in the authors string.