Status:
valid
Authors:
T.W.Hu & H.J.Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 20: 166 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136635
Common Names
- Taiwan Paulownia
- Paulownia Taiwaniana
- Taiwanese Paulownia
Description
Paulownia taiwaniana (also called Taiwan Paulownia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It has large purple flowers and is native to East Asia. It is found in forests, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paulownia taiwaniana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a windbreak or privacy screen. It is known for its ability to tolerate cold temperatures and is also drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paulownia taiwaniana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Paulownia taiwaniana
Paulownia taiwaniana is native to Taiwan and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.
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
Ta Wei Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.W.Hu' in the authors string.
Huey Ju Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Chang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806725-1: 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].