Status:
valid
Authors:
(Walp.) Wedd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 228 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233716
Common Names
- Pouzolzia arachnoidea
- Spider Pouzolzia
- Spider Net Pouzolzia
Description
Pouzolzia arachnoidea (also called Spiderweb Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pouzolzia arachnoidea is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pouzolzia arachnoidea is a white or pale pink, funnel-shaped corolla with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pouzolzia arachnoidea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Pouzolzia arachnoidea
Pouzolzia arachnoidea is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Pouzolzia arachnoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia arachnoidea?
Pouzolzia arachnoidea
What is the common name of Pouzolzia arachnoidea?
Spider net bush
What is the natural habitat of Pouzolzia arachnoidea?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia
Species in the Pouzolzia genus
Pouzolzia frondosa,
Pouzolzia cordata,
Pouzolzia cymosa,
Pouzolzia denudata,
Pouzolzia guatemalana,
Pouzolzia laevigata,
Pouzolzia laevis,
Pouzolzia guineensis,
Pouzolzia herpetophyton,
Pouzolzia integrifolia,
Pouzolzia conglobata,
Pouzolzia thailandica,
Pouzolzia rubricaulis,
Pouzolzia revoluta,
Pouzolzia occidentalis,
Pouzolzia papuana,
Pouzolzia parasitica,
Pouzolzia mixta,
Pouzolzia obliqua,
Pouzolzia nudiflora,
Pouzolzia ceramica,
Pouzolzia bracteosa,
Pouzolzia australis,
Pouzolzia acalyphoides,
Pouzolzia tsaratananensis,
Pouzolzia variifolia,
Pouzolzia vesicaria,
Pouzolzia zeylanica,
Pouzolzia rugulosa,
Pouzolzia amambaiensis,
Pouzolzia formicaria,
Pouzolzia boiviniana,
Pouzolzia baronii,
Pouzolzia gaudichaudii,
Pouzolzia humbertii,
Pouzolzia weddellii,
Pouzolzia mandrarensis,
Pouzolzia longipes,
Pouzolzia poeppigiana,
Pouzolzia purpusii,
Pouzolzia scaberrima,
Pouzolzia fadenii,
Pouzolzia peteri,
Pouzolzia calophylla,
Pouzolzia niveotomentosa,
Pouzolzia sanguinea,
Pouzolzia arachnoidea,
Pouzolzia latistipula,
Pouzolzia pringlei,
Pouzolzia saxophila,
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,