Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melinonii
ID:
395651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 28: 318 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394983

Common Names

  • Melinonii Pourouma
  • Melinonii Cabbage Tree
  • Melinonii Cabbage Palm

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Description

Pourouma melinonii (also called Melinon's Pourouma, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands. It has large, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pourouma melinonii is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pourouma melinonii sub. glabrata C.C.Berg & Heusden
Pourouma melinonii sub. melinonii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pourouma melinonii is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pourouma melinonii 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 melinonii

Pourouma melinonii is found in French Guiana and Suriname.

Pourouma melinonii FAQ

What are the medicinal uses of Pourouma melinonii?

Pourouma melinonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

What is the distribution of Pourouma melinonii?

Pourouma melinonii is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

What is the habitat of Pourouma melinonii?

Pourouma melinonii is found in moist, shady forests, usually near rivers.

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:209652-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.