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Paulownia tomentosa is cultivated as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [18] [19] Because of its tolerance and flexibility, Paulownia functions ecologically as a pioneer plant. Its nitrogen-rich leaves provide good fodder and its roots prevent soil erosion.
The genus of trees Paulownia was coined by the German botanist Philipp Franz von Siebold to honour Anna Pavlovna. The common name of Paulownia tomentosa is Royal Paulownia, (also known as Empress Tree, Princess Tree, and Foxglove Tree.
Paulownia tomentosa. Paulownia is a genus of angiosperm trees, and one of the fastest-growing trees in the world. [12] Paulownia tomentosa can grow over 30 metres (98 ft) tall and has large heart shaped leaves ranging from 10–20 centimetres (4–8 in) wide and 15–30 centimetres (6–12 in) long with a 10–20 centimetres (4–8 in)-long petiole. [13]
However of these four genera currently only Paulownia is a recognized member of Paulowniaceae. Paulownia; Brandisia is settled in the Orobanchaceae as sister to the Pterygiella due to molecular data from 9 chloroplast markers and samples from 6 of the 11 Brandisia species.
Princess tree, Paulownia tomentosa, designated imperial personal emblem of Yuriko. Princess Mikasa was the honorary president of various charitable organizations, especially those concerned with the preservation of traditional Japanese culture. She also played an active role in the Japanese Red Cross Society. [14]
An empress is a female imperial monarch, ... Empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa), ... more than one ship of the British Royal Navy; MS Empress, ...
Paulowniaceae (empress-tree family) [220] Paulownia, for Anna Pavlovna of Russia (1795–1865) [220] [221] 3 genera, scattered in Asia [220] [222] Evergreen and deciduous trees and viny shrubs. The empress tree is often seen in gardens and parks in North America and Europe. [220] Lamiales
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