Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nudiflora
ID:
473053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Friis & Wilmot-Dear

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 129: 71. 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472385

Common Names

  • Nudiflora Pouzolzia
  • Pouzolzia nudiflora
  • Nudiflora Pouzolzia

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Synonyms

  • Procris nudiflora (Willd.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria nudiflora Willd. [unknown]

Description

Pouzolzia nudiflora (also called Naked-flowered Pouzolzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in lowland forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pouzolzia nudiflora 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

The flowers of Pouzolzia nudiflora are small, white and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia nudiflora 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 nudiflora

Pouzolzia nudiflora is native to India and can be found in the wild in the western and central parts of the country.

Pouzolzia nudiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia nudiflora?

Pouzolzia nudiflora

What is the family of Pouzolzia nudiflora?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Pouzolzia nudiflora?

Naked-flowered Pouzolzia

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Ib Friis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friis' in the authors string.
Christine Melanie Wilmot-Dear (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilmot-Dear' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994053-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.