Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
394589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 182 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393921

Common Names

  • Popowia platyphylla
  • Platyphylla Popowia
  • Popowia Tree

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Description

Popowia platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Popowia, among many other common names) is a small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Popowia platyphylla is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Popowia platyphylla has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval cotyledons and long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Popowia platyphylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist soil mix until rooted. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Popowia platyphylla

Popowia platyphylla can be found in the tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea.

Popowia platyphylla FAQ

What are the uses of Popowia platyphylla?

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

What is the growth rate of Popowia platyphylla?

Popowia platyphylla is a slow-growing plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Popowia platyphylla?

Popowia platyphylla prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.

Species in the Annonaceae family

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