Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1274073

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56: 258 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273411

Common Names

  • Montana Pourouma
  • Pourouma
  • Montana

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Description

Pourouma montana (also called 'Mountain Pourouma', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with five petals. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Pourouma montana is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pourouma montana has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pourouma montana can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Pourouma montana

Pourouma montana is native to South America.

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,

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