Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
1138004

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Taiwan Mus. 12: 41 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137342



Common Names

  • Paulownia
  • Elongated Paulownia
  • Elongata Paulownia


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Description

Paulownia elongata (also called Elongated Paulownia, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree with opposite leaves and purple flowers. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paulownia elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paulownia elongata is purple and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paulownia elongata is a fast-growing deciduous tree that is native to China. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be stratified before planting.

Where to Find Paulownia elongata

Paulownia elongata can be found in the Mediterranean region, parts of Asia, and parts of North America.

References

Shiu-Ying Hu (1910-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Hu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806710-1: 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].