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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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.