Pourouma bergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bergii
ID:
1327899
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaglioti & Romaniuc
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 169 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340353
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Pourouma bergii (also called Berg's Pourouma, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in the Amazon rainforest. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and is typically found in lowland tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Pourouma bergii is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pourouma bergii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pourouma bergii is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be cultivated in aquariums or terrariums. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating the leaves from the rhizome and planting them in a substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be kept in a shaded area.
Where to Find Pourouma bergii
Pourouma bergii is native to the Amazon rainforest.
Pourouma bergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pourouma bergii?
Pourouma bergii
What is the natural habitat of Pourouma bergii?
It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
What is the water temperature range for Pourouma bergii?
It prefers temperatures between 68°F and 82°F (20-28°C).
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:77141817-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.