Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coursii
ID:
394784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cavaco & Keraudren

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 27: 81 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394116

Common Names

  • Coursii Popowia
  • Popowia Coursii
  • Cours' Popowia

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Description

Popowia coursii (also called Cours' Popowia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Popowia coursii is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments. It is also used as a source of fiber for weaving and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Popowia coursii is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light-green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Popowia coursii is a small to medium-sized tree, up to 15 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Popowia coursii

Popowia coursii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Popowia coursii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Popowia coursii?

Popowia coursii

What is the common name of Popowia coursii?

Cours' Tree

Where is Popowia coursii native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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

Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.
Alberto Judice Leote Cavaco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavaco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74797-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.