Families and genera of Paulownia

Paulownia fortunei is an evergreen shrub of Acanthopanax family

Another name of Phlox

Fulutong is also called round leaf nanyangsen and round leaf nanyangshen

Origin of phloropitheca

Paulownia is native to the Pacific Islands

Morphological characteristics of Paulownia fortunei

The plant is 1-3 meters high, with slender lateral branches and prominent branch lenticels

Leaves alternate, odd pinnate compound leaves, 3-4 pairs of leaflets, opposite, oval or long oval, serrated margin, leaves often have white spots, scattered inflorescences, and flowers are small. Light white green, mainly for potted plants, garden trees and hedgerows

Growth habit of Paulownia fortunei

Paulownia fortunei likes high temperature environment and is not very cold resistant; Bright light is required, but it is also more shade resistant, and sunlight exposure is prohibited; Like wet, also more resistant to drought, but avoid water and humidity

Contact with its juice may cause rash; When touching the mouth, it sometimes causes swelling and pain and cannot swallow

Varieties of Paulownia

There are three kinds of Paulownia according to their leaves, namely round leaf Paulownia, thin leaf Paulownia and feather leaf Paulownia

Round leaf Paulownia is more common, also known as round leaf nanyangsen and round leaf nanyangshen. The leaves are small, about 5-8 cm in diameter, and the leaf edges are inlaid with irregular milky white spots, which are deeply loved by flower lovers. Round leaf Paulownia has tall and straight stems and bright and changeable leaves. It is a popular foliage plant. Plants of different specifications can be used to decorate the living room, bedroom, study, balcony and other places, which is not only fashionable and elegant, but also natural and fresh. There are also flower leaf and silver edge varieties