Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fortunei
ID:
1138005

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 180 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137343



Common Names

  • Paulownia
  • Fortune's Paulownia
  • Fortunei Paulownia


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Description

Paulownia fortunei (also called Fortune's 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 fortunei 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 fortunei 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 fortunei 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 fortunei

Paulownia fortunei is native to eastern Asia. It can be found in moist, open areas, such as meadows, marshes, and woodlands.

References

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806712-1: 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].