Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
394538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maingay ex Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 70 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393870

Common Names

  • Popowia tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Popowia
  • Tomentosa Popowi

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Description

Popowia tomentosa (also called Tomentose Popowia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to India. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. Its flowers are yellowish-green and its fruits are drupes. It is found in moist, evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Popowia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for landscaping and as a hedge plant. The leaves of the plant are used to make tea and are believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Popowia tomentosa var. crinita J.Sinclair
Popowia tomentosa var. tomentosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Popowia tomentosa has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Popowia tomentosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Popowia tomentosa

Popowia tomentosa is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Popowia tomentosa FAQ

What are the uses of Popowia tomentosa?

Popowia tomentosa is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antifungal properties.

What is the growth rate of Popowia tomentosa?

Popowia tomentosa is a slow-growing plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Popowia tomentosa?

Popowia tomentosa prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Alexander Carroll Maingay (1836-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maingay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74905-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.