Paulownia (scientific name: polyscias guilfoylei (W. bull) L.H. Bailey) is a plant of Araliaceae and Nanyang ginseng. Evergreen shrubs or small trees. 5 meters high, monoecious. Leaves 1-pinnate (some forms of irregular decomposition or 2 or 3-pinnate); Petiole 7-18 cm, clasped at base, apex 1.5-3 cm, with membranous wings; Petiole 1-3.5 cm. Inflorescence terminal, pendulous, umbel conical; Spindle 3-6cm; Secondary shaft 5-10, scattered to the base, the upper shaft forms a terminal umbrella, 20-60 cm; The third shaft has 8-12 secondary shafts; Pedicel 4-10 mm. Ovary 3 or 4 (or 5), heart-shaped; Style free near base, lodging in fruit. Fruit rarely seen, subglobose, 4-5 mm tall.

 

 

 

The leaves and stems of Paulownia fortunei are peculiar and beautiful, with strong negative resistance. It is an excellent foliage plant in the room. It can also be used as garden tree species or potted plants. It can be used as medium-sized hedgerow in the warm area of southern China.