Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachypetala
ID:
394597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 136 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393929



Common Names

  • Popowia pachypetala
  • Pachypetala Popowia
  • Popowia Tree


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Description

Popowia pachypetala (also called Thick-petalled Popowia, among many other common names) is a small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Popowia pachypetala is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Popowia pachypetala has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval cotyledons and long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Popowia pachypetala is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Popowia pachypetala

Popowia pachypetala can be found in the tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea.

Popowia pachypetala FAQ

What are the uses of Popowia pachypetala?

Popowia pachypetala is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antifungal properties.

What is the growth rate of Popowia pachypetala?

Popowia pachypetala is a slow-growing plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Popowia pachypetala?

Popowia pachypetala prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.

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