Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schefferiana
ID:
394545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 136 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393877

Common Names

  • Popowia schefferiana
  • Schefferiana Popowia
  • Schefferiana Popowi

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Description

Popowia schefferiana (also called Scheffer's 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 schefferiana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Popowia schefferiana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Popowia schefferiana 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 schefferiana

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

Popowia schefferiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Popowia schefferiana?

Popowia schefferiana

What is the common name of Popowia schefferiana?

Scheffer's Popowia

What is the natural habitat of Popowia schefferiana?

Tropical rainforests in Africa

Species in the Annonaceae family

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