Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
395581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(1): 130 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394913

Common Names

  • Pourouma acuminata
  • Acuminata Pourouma
  • Acuminata Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pourouma populifolia Standl. [unknown]

Description

Pourouma acuminata (also called Pourouma acuminata, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a member of the family Moraceae and is found in humid and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pourouma acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pourouma acuminata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pourouma acuminata is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). Pruning is recommended to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Pourouma acuminata

Pourouma acuminata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in moist and shady places.

Pourouma acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pourouma acuminata?

Pourouma acuminata

What is the family of Pourouma acuminata?

Moraceae

What is the common name of Pourouma acuminata?

N/A

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856074-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.