Popowia helferi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helferi
ID:
394801
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 69 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394133
Common Names
- Popowia helferi
- Helfer's Popowia
- Helfer Popowia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Popowia helferi (also called Helfer's Popowia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellowish-white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Popowia helferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Popowia helferi is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light-green, and have a single leaf.
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Popowia helferi is a small to medium-sized tree, up to 15 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Popowia helferi
Popowia helferi can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
Popowia helferi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Popowia helferi?
Popowia helferi
What is the common name of Popowia helferi?
Helfer's Popowia
What is the natural habitat of Popowia helferi?
Popowia helferi is native to tropical forests in Cambodia.
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
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:74829-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.