Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phaeotricha
ID:
1085346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 193 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084684

Common Names

  • Pourouma phaeotricha
  • Hairy Pourouma
  • Hairy-Fruited Pourouma

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Description

Pourouma phaeotricha (also called 'Hairy Pourouma', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dense, upright canopy and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and oblong in shape. It is found in moist, tropical habitats and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pourouma phaeotricha is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pourouma phaeotricha are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pourouma phaeotricha is a small tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, sunny location. The trees should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Pourouma phaeotricha

Pourouma phaeotricha is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and 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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