Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
472929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 518 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472261

Common Names

  • Guineensis
  • Pouzolzia
  • Pouzolzia guineensis

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Synonyms

  • Urera schimperiana Wedd. [unknown]
  • Margarocarpus schimperianus Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pouzolzia golungensis Hiern [unknown]
  • Pouzolzia dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Pouzolzia abyssinica (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Blume [unknown]
  • Parietaria abyssinica Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Parietaria guineensis G.Don ex Hook. [invalid]
  • Pouzolzia guineensis abyssinica (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Rendle [unknown]

Description

Pouzolzia guineensis (also called 'Guinean 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 guineensis 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 guineensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia guineensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Rooting hormone can be used to increase the chances of successful propagation.

Where to Find Pouzolzia guineensis

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

Pouzolzia guineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia guineensis?

Pouzolzia guineensis

What type of plant is Pouzolzia guineensis?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Pouzolzia guineensis?

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,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856159-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.