Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armata
ID:
474706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 33: 4 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474038



Common Names

  • Poulsenia Armata
  • Armored Poulsenia
  • Poulsenia Armored


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Synonyms

  • Olmedia armata Miq. [unknown]
  • Coussapoa rekoi Standl. [unknown]
  • Inophloeum armatum Pittier [unknown]
  • Poulsenia aculeata Eggers [unknown]

Description

Poulsenia armata (also called Armed Poulsenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Poulsenia armata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poulsenia armata is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poulsenia armata is a tropical evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 m tall. It is usually propagated by seed, although it can also be propagated by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Poulsenia armata

Poulsenia armata can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Poulsenia armata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poulsenia armata?

Poulsenia armata

What is the family of Poulsenia armata?

Moraceae

What is the common name of Poulsenia armata?

Mulberry

Species in the Poulsenia genus

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2547685: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.