Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
472903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jav. Rar. : 67 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472235

Common Names

  • Cordata
  • Pouzolzia
  • Pouzolzia cordata

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Description

Pouzolzia cordata (also called 'Heart-shaped Pouzolzia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, and is a shrub or small tree.

Uses & Benefits

Pouzolzia cordata is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouzolzia cordata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a few long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia cordata is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Pouzolzia cordata

Pouzolzia cordata can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Pouzolzia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia cordata?

Pouzolzia cordata

What type of plant is Pouzolzia cordata?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Pouzolzia cordata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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