Popowia pisocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pisocarpa
ID:
394590
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Endl. ex Walp.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 1: 74 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393922
Common Names
- Popowia pisocarpa
- Pisocarpa Popowia
- Popowia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Popowia pisocarpa (also called Pisiform 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 pisocarpa is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Popowia pisocarpa 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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Popowia pisocarpa 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 pisocarpa
Popowia pisocarpa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea.
Popowia pisocarpa FAQ
What are the uses of Popowia pisocarpa?
Popowia pisocarpa is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antifungal properties.
What is the growth rate of Popowia pisocarpa?
Popowia pisocarpa is a slow-growing plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Popowia pisocarpa?
Popowia pisocarpa prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.
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
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74881-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.