Pourouma amacayacuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amacayacuensis
ID:
1327821
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaglioti & Romaniuc
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 902 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340275
Common Names
- Pourouma amacayacuensis
- Amacayacu pourouma
- Amacayacu's pourouma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pourouma amacayacuensis (also called Amacayacu Pourouma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest of South America, and is found in the lowland rainforest of the Amazon basin. It is found in wet, humid habitats, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pourouma amacayacuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used in traditional Colombian medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pourouma amacayacuensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pourouma amacayacuensis is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept in a shady spot. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings of the leaves.
Where to Find Pourouma amacayacuensis
Pourouma amacayacuensis is found in the tropical forests of Colombia.
Pourouma amacayacuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pourouma amacayacuensis?
Pourouma amacayacuensis
What is the common name of Pourouma amacayacuensis?
Amacayacu Pourouma
What is the family of Pourouma amacayacuensis?
Moraceae
Species in the Pourouma genus
Pourouma velutina, Pourouma tomentosa, Pourouma cucura, Pourouma cecropiifolia, Pourouma bicolor, Pourouma acuminata, Pourouma bolivarensis, Pourouma melinonii, Pourouma guianensis, Pourouma ovata, Pourouma mollis, Pourouma minor, Pourouma elliptica, Pourouma ferruginea, Pourouma myrmecophila, Pourouma phaeotricha, Pourouma oraria, Pourouma cuspidata, Pourouma herrerensis, Pourouma napoensis, Pourouma hirsutipetiolata, Pourouma floccosa, Pourouma petiolulata, Pourouma villosa, Pourouma formicarum, Pourouma stipulacea, Pourouma saulensis, Pourouma cordata, Pourouma montana, Pourouma amacayacuensis, Pourouma bergii,
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
Sergio Romaniuc Neto (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romaniuc' in the authors string.
André Luiz Gaglioti (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaglioti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141622-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.