Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceramica
ID:
473163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 234 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472495

Common Names

  • Pouzolzia Ceramica
  • Tassel Flower
  • Caterpillar Plant

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Description

Pouzolzia ceramica (also called Ceramic 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 ceramica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouzolzia ceramica has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, rounded, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia ceramica 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 ceramica

Pouzolzia ceramica can be found in tropical regions of South America and the Caribbean.

Pouzolzia ceramica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia ceramica?

Pouzolzia ceramica

What is the common name of Pouzolzia ceramica?

Ceramic Pouzolzia

What is the natural habitat of Pouzolzia ceramica?

Pouzolzia ceramica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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,

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