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
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.
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.
Species in the Paulownia genus
Species in the Paulowniaceae family
Paulownia tomentosa,
Paulownia henanensis,
Paulownia kawakamii,
Paulownia taiwaniana,
Paulownia elongata,
Paulownia fortunei,
Paulownia catalpifolia,
Paulownia fargesii,
Paulownia laotica,
Shiuyinghua silvestrii,
Wightia borneensis,
Wightia speciosissima,
References
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].