Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beddomeana
ID:
394687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 68 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394019



Common Names

  • Popowia Beddomeana
  • Beddomeana Popowia
  • Beddomeana False Popowia


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Description

Popowia beddomeana (also called Beddome's Popowia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a spreading crown and a short trunk. It is native to India. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Popowia beddomeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Popowia beddomeana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Popowia beddomeana is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Popowia beddomeana

Popowia beddomeana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Popowia beddomeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Popowia beddomeana?

Popowia beddomeana

What is the common name of Popowia beddomeana?

Beddome's Popowia

What is the natural habitat of Popowia beddomeana?

Popowia beddomeana is native to tropical forests in India.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74780-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.