Paulownia tomentosa (Scrophulariaceae) Deciduous tree

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Paulownia tomentosa
Deciduous tree
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The Paulownia tomentosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. imperialis. Sieb.&Zucc. P. recurva. Bignonia tomentosa.

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Latin Name:  Paulownia tomentosa
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Steud.

Known Hazards:  The plant contains some potentially toxic compounds[222].

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Woods, 1300 - 2000 metres in W. China[109].

Medicinal Information: A decoction of the leaves is used to wash foul ulcers and is also said to promote the growth of hair and prevent graying[218, 222]. The leaves are also poulticed onto bruises[218]. The leaf juice is used in the treatment of warts[218, 222]. The flowers are used in the treatment of skin ailments[178, 218]. A tincture of the inner bark is used in the treatment of fevers and delerium[218]. It is astringent and vermifuge[178, 218].

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