Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
473190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 58: 202 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472522

Common Names

  • Pouzolzia Bracteosa
  • Tassel Flower
  • Caterpillar Plant

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Description

Pouzolzia bracteosa (also called Bracted Pouzolzia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. This plant typically grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pouzolzia bracteosa is a popular houseplant and is often used in terrariums and hanging baskets. It is also used as an ornamental ground cover in gardens and as a border plant. It is known to be a good air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouzolzia bracteosa has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia bracteosa is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in warm, humid climates with plenty of light and water. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or by dividing the root ball.

Where to Find Pouzolzia bracteosa

Pouzolzia bracteosa can be found in the western Mediterranean.

Pouzolzia bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia bracteosa?

Pouzolzia bracteosa

What is the common name of Pouzolzia bracteosa?

Bracted Pouzolzia

What is the natural habitat of Pouzolzia bracteosa?

It is found in tropical forests in eastern Africa.

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,

References

Ib Friis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:928967-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.