Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
394592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maingay ex Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 69 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393924



Common Names

  • Popowia pauciflora
  • Pauciflora Popowia
  • Popowia Tree


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Description

Popowia pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Popowia pauciflora 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 pauciflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist soil mix until rooted. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Popowia pauciflora

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

Popowia pauciflora FAQ

What are the uses of Popowia pauciflora?

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

What is the growth rate of Popowia pauciflora?

Popowia pauciflora is a slow-growing plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Popowia pauciflora?

Popowia pauciflora 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

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.
Alexander Carroll Maingay (1836-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maingay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74877-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.