Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
catalpifolia
ID:
1140784

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Gong ex D.Y.Hong

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 366 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140122



Common Names

  • Paulownia catalpifolia
  • Catalpa-leaved Paulownia
  • Paulownia


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Description

Paulownia catalpifolia (also called Catalpa-Leaved Paulownia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with large, fragrant, purple flowers. It is native to China, and is usually found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Paulownia catalpifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paulownia catalpifolia has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paulownia catalpifolia is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Paulownia catalpifolia

Paulownia catalpifolia is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

References

De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.
Tong Gong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Gong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999447-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].