Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
394788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 21 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394120



Common Names

  • Hirta Popowia
  • Popowia Hirta
  • Hairy Popowia


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Description

Popowia hirta (also called Hairy Popowia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Popowia hirta is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments. It is also used as a source of fiber for weaving and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Popowia hirta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Popowia hirta 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 hirta

Popowia hirta is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Popowia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Popowia hirta?

Popowia hirta

What is the common name of Popowia hirta?

Hairy Tree

Where is Popowia hirta native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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