Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parasitica
ID:
473042

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Schweinf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4(App. 2): 145 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472374

Common Names

  • Parasitica Pouzolzia
  • Pouzolzia parasitica
  • Parasitica Pouzolzia

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Synonyms

  • Urtica parasitica Forssk. [unknown]
  • Urtica procridioides E.Mey. [invalid]
  • Urtica muralis Vahl [superfluous]
  • Pouzolzia procridioides (Wedd.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria procridioides (Wedd.) Blume [unknown]
  • Pouzolzia phenacoides Killip [unknown]
  • Margarocarpus procridioides Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pouzolzia procridioides glabra Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pouzolzia procridioides cuneata Peter [unknown]

Description

Pouzolzia parasitica (also called Parasitic 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 parasitica 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 parasitica has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia parasitica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Pouzolzia parasitica

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

Pouzolzia parasitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia parasitica?

Pouzolzia parasitica

What is the family of Pouzolzia parasitica?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Pouzolzia parasitica?

Parasitic 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

Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856206-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.