Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
taiwaniana
ID:
1137297

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


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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.

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Where to Find Paulownia taiwaniana

Paulownia taiwaniana is native to Taiwan and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

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].