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|image = Paulownia elongata.jpg |
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|regnum = [[Plantae]] |
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|unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]] |
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|authority = [[Shiu-Ying Hu|S.Y.Hu]] |
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|unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]] |
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|unranked_ordo = [[Asterids]] |
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|ordo = [[Lamiales]] |
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|familia = [[Paulowniaceae]] |
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|genus = ''[[Paulownia]]'' |
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|binomial = ''Paulownia elongata'' |
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'''''Paulownia elongata''''' is a [[tree]] |
'''''Paulownia elongata''''' is a species of [[tree]] in the family [[Paulowniaceae]], native to Asia. |
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The plant's leaves are very large and [[Leaf#Surface of the leaf|pubescent]] ('fuzzy—hairy'). |
The plant's leaves are very large and [[Leaf#Surface of the leaf|pubescent]] ('fuzzy—hairy'). This species can withstand a very wide range of environmental conditions. It does not grow at higher altitudes however. |
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==Uses== |
==Uses== |
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===Cultivation=== |
===Cultivation=== |
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''Paulownia elongata'' is cultivated as an [[ornamental tree]] for use in gardens and parks. It is selected for its purple flowers, and its shade tolerance. |
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===Biofuel=== |
===Biofuel=== |
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The tree is planted and grown as feedstock for [[biofuel]] production. Due to the large quantity of [[biomass]] produced annually, it is suited for use as biofuel feedstock. |
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===Lumber=== |
===Lumber=== |
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''Paulownia elongata'' is planted as a forestry tree producing strong, yet light, wood. It is grown for lumber in North America and China. |
''Paulownia elongata'' is planted as a forestry tree producing strong, yet light, wood. It is grown for lumber in North America and China. |
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Commercial plantations are normally established from selected clones resulting from [[micropropagation]] |
Commercial plantations are normally established from selected clones resulting from [[micropropagation]].<ref>[http://www.worldpaulownia.com/ Worldpaulownia.com: "Paulownia elongata is a fast growing shade tree that flowers."] Accessed 6.12.2012</ref> |
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They are known to grow up to {{convert|15|ft|m}} or more in the first year. It is reportedly the fastest-growing [[hardwood]] tree |
They are known to grow up to {{convert|15|ft|m}} or more in the first year. It is reportedly the fastest-growing [[hardwood]] tree{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}. |
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Some proponents |
Some proponents state that ''P. elongata'' plantations can reach a harvestable size in five to seven years.{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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[[Category:Paulowniaceae]] |
[[Category:Paulowniaceae]] |
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[[Category:Garden plants of Asia]] |
[[Category:Garden plants of Asia]] |
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[[Category:Ornamental trees]] |
[[Category:Ornamental trees]] |
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[[Category:Plants described in 1896]] |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Paulowniaceae |
| Genus: | Paulownia |
| Species: | P. elongata
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Paulownia elongata is a species of tree in the family Paulowniaceae, native to Asia.
The plant's leaves are very large and pubescent ('fuzzy—hairy'). This species can withstand a very wide range of environmental conditions. It does not grow at higher altitudes however.
Uses[edit]
Cultivation[edit]
Paulownia elongata is cultivated as an ornamental tree for use in gardens and parks. It is selected for its purple flowers, and its shade tolerance.
Biofuel[edit]
The tree is planted and grown as feedstock for biofuel production. Due to the large quantity of biomass produced annually, it is suited for use as biofuel feedstock.
Lumber[edit]
Paulownia elongata is planted as a forestry tree producing strong, yet light, wood. It is grown for lumber in North America and China.
Commercial plantations are normally established from selected clones resulting from micropropagation.[1]
They are known to grow up to 15 feet (4.6 m) or more in the first year. It is reportedly the fastest-growing hardwood tree[citation needed]. Some proponents state that P. elongata plantations can reach a harvestable size in five to seven years.[citation needed].
References[edit]
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