Popowia lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
394794
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 17: 252 (1920 publ. 1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394126
Common Names
- Popowia lanceolata
- Lanceolate Popowia
- Lanceolate-Fruited Popowia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Popowia lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Popowia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Popowia lanceolata 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata
Popowia lanceolata is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Popowia lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Popowia lanceolata?
Popowia lanceolata
What is the common name of Popowia lanceolata?
Lanceolate Popowia
What is the natural habitat of Popowia lanceolata?
Popowia lanceolata is native to tropical forests in Cameroon.
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74839-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.