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dragontree

Paulownia fortunei (Seem.) Hemsl.
dragontree
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Paulownia fortunei, known as dragontree, is a deciduous tree in the Paulowniaceae family, native to southeastern China, Laos, and Vietnam. It is cultivated for its rapid growth and timber production.

Description

Paulownia fortunei (Seem.) Hemsl. is a species in the genus Paulownia, native to southeastern China, Laos, and Vietnam. It is a deciduous tree that grows quickly and is often planted for timber. Its distribution also includes regions such as Taiwan, Myanmar, and parts of the Middle East. Unlike some related species, it is not considered highly invasive.

Other common names

dragontree

Distribution

TR · TW · GE · China South-Central · China Southeast · Laos · Myanmar · Palestine · Taiwan · Vietnam

Synonyms

Paulownia longifoliaPaulownia duclouxiiPaulownia mikadoPaulownia meridionalis

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