Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 17: 186 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084690
Common Names
- Pseudolmedia murure
- Murure False-Mulberry
- Murure Tree
Description
Pseudolmedia murure (also called 'Murure Pseudolmedia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dense, upright canopy and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and oblong in shape. It is found in moist, tropical habitats and is often found in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudolmedia murure is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pseudolmedia murure are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudolmedia murure is a small tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, sunny location. The trees should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pseudolmedia murure
Pseudolmedia murure is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Species in the Pseudolmedia genus
Pseudolmedia glabrata,
Pseudolmedia laevigata,
Pseudolmedia laevis,
Pseudolmedia macrophylla,
Pseudolmedia mollis,
Pseudolmedia spuria,
Pseudolmedia rigida,
Pseudolmedia murure,
Pseudolmedia hirtula,
Pseudolmedia manabiensis,
Pseudolmedia gentryi,
Pseudolmedia boliviana,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus,
Allaeanthus kurzii,
Allaeanthus luzonicus,
Allaeanthus zeylanicus,
Antiaris toxicaria,
Antiaropsis decipiens,
Antiaropsis uniflora,
Artocarpus albobrunneus,
Artocarpus altilis,
Artocarpus altissimus,
Artocarpus anisophyllus,
Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
Artocarpus blancoi,
Artocarpus brevipedunculatus,
Artocarpus camansi,
Artocarpus chama,
Artocarpus corneri,
Artocarpus elasticus,
Artocarpus excelsus,
Artocarpus fulvicortex,
Artocarpus glaucus,
Artocarpus gomezianus,
Artocarpus gongshanensis,
Artocarpus heterophyllus,
Artocarpus hirsutus,
Artocarpus hispidus,
Artocarpus horridus,
Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
Artocarpus jarrettiae,
Artocarpus kemando,
Artocarpus lacucha,
Artocarpus lanceifolius,
Artocarpus longifolius,
Artocarpus lowii,
Artocarpus mariannensis,
Artocarpus multifidus,
Artocarpus nanchuanensis,
Artocarpus nigrifolius,
Artocarpus nitidus,
Artocarpus nobilis,
Artocarpus obtusus,
Artocarpus odoratissimus,
Artocarpus palembanicus,
Artocarpus petelotii,
Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
Artocarpus pithecogallus,
Artocarpus primackii,
Artocarpus reticulatus,