Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucura
ID:
395565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 211 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394897

Common Names

  • Pourouma cucura
  • Cucura Pourouma
  • Cucura Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pourouma garciana Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Pourouma cucura (also called Pourouma cucura, 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 cucura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pourouma cucura 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 cucura is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Pourouma cucura

Pourouma cucura 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 cucura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pourouma cucura?

Pourouma cucura

What is the family of Pourouma cucura?

Moraceae

What is the common name of Pourouma cucura?

Cucura

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:209636-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.