Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fargesii
ID:
1140788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 2: 280 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140126



Common Names

  • Paulownia fargesii
  • Farges' Paulownia
  • Paulownia


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Description

Paulownia fargesii (also called Farges' 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 fargesii is a fast-growing tree that is often used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and paper. The leaves of this plant are edible and are used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paulownia fargesii 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 fargesii 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 fargesii

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

References

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806711-1: 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].