Paulownia tomentosa
Family Paulowniaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Chinese Empress Tree, Empress of China, Empress Tree, Empress-tree, Empresstree, Foxglove Tree, Foxglove-tree, Karri Tree, Karritree, Paulownia, Paulownia Tree, Princess Tree, Princess-tree, Princesstree, Royal Paulownia Butterfly Tree, Royal Paulownia Tree |
| Synonyms | Bignonia tomentosa Thunb. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 18 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, North America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Roadsides, Woodlands, Rocky outcrops, Disturbed areas, Forests, Scrublands/shrublands, Riparian systems |
| Soil type (exotic) | Moist soils, Fertile |
| Decade of introduction | 1950 |
This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2018)
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| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 22 | 12 | 24 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 24 | 12 | 26 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 12 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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Further Information
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