Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Syst. Mat. Med. Bras. : 34 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394906
Common Names
- Pourouma bicolor
- Bicolor Pourouma
- Bicolor Tree
Description
Pourouma bicolor (also called Pourouma bicolor, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a member of the family Moraceae and is found in humid and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pourouma bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pourouma bicolor sub. scobina (Benoist) C.C.Berg & Heusden
Pourouma bicolor sub. digitata (Trécul) C.C.Berg & Heusden
Pourouma bicolor sub. tessmannii (Mildbr.) C.C.Berg & Heusden
Pourouma bicolor sub. chocoana (Standl.) C.C.Berg & Heusden
Pourouma bicolor sub. bicolor
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pourouma bicolor has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pourouma bicolor is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). Pruning is recommended to encourage bushier growth.
Where to Find Pourouma bicolor
Pourouma bicolor is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in moist and shady places.
Pourouma bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pourouma bicolor?
Pourouma bicolor
What is the family of Pourouma bicolor?
Moraceae
What is the common name of Pourouma bicolor?
Bicolor
Species in the Pourouma genus
Pourouma velutina,
Pourouma tomentosa,
Pourouma cucura,
Pourouma cecropiifolia,
Pourouma bicolor,
Pourouma acuminata,
Pourouma bolivarensis,
Pourouma melinonii,
Pourouma guianensis,
Pourouma ovata,
Pourouma mollis,
Pourouma minor,
Pourouma elliptica,
Pourouma ferruginea,
Pourouma myrmecophila,
Pourouma phaeotricha,
Pourouma oraria,
Pourouma cuspidata,
Pourouma herrerensis,
Pourouma napoensis,
Pourouma hirsutipetiolata,
Pourouma floccosa,
Pourouma petiolulata,
Pourouma villosa,
Pourouma formicarum,
Pourouma stipulacea,
Pourouma saulensis,
Pourouma cordata,
Pourouma montana,
Pourouma amacayacuensis,
Pourouma bergii,
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,