Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxophila
ID:
1305893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friis, Wilmot-Dear & A.K.Monro

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 354 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318347

Common Names

  • Pouzolzia saxophila
  • Pouzolzia
  • Saxophila

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Description

Pouzolzia saxophila (also called Saxophone pouzolzia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to Brazil, and is found in the Atlantic Forest vegetation of the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. It is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pouzolzia saxophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its fragrant flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouzolzia saxophila has small, white flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia saxophila is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Pouzolzia saxophila

Pouzolzia saxophila can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Pouzolzia saxophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia saxophila?

Pouzolzia saxophila

What is the family of Pouzolzia saxophila?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Pouzolzia saxophila?

Saxophila 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

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.
Alex K. Monro (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Monro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148866-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.