Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
395464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(1): 130 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394796

Common Names

  • Pourouma velutina
  • Velvet Pourouma
  • Velvety Pourouma

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Synonyms

  • Pourouma steyermarkii Standl. & Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Pourouma velutina (also called Velvet pourouma, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pourouma velutina is a plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pourouma velutina is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pourouma velutina is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Pourouma velutina

Pourouma velutina is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru.

Pourouma velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pourouma velutina?

Pourouma velutina

What type of plant is Pourouma velutina?

It is a species of shrub

Where is Pourouma velutina found?

It is found in Mexico and Central 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,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283707-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.