Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
1066866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Rep. Voy. Challenger, Bot. 1: 118 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066204



Common Names

  • Popowia
  • Filipes
  • Popowia Filipes


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Description

Popowia filipes (also called Thread-leaved Popowia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, montane forests, and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Popowia filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Popowia filipes are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Popowia filipes is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from semi-ripe wood. Plant cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep them moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Popowia filipes

Popowia filipes is found in New Guinea.

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,

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