Pourouma minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
395678
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 30: 103. 1924
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395010
Common Names
- Minor Pourouma
- Minor Cabbage Tree
- Minor Cabbage Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pourouma subplicata Standl. [unknown]
- Pourouma umbellifera W.C.Burger [unknown]
- Pourouma cuatrecasasii Standl. [unknown]
- Pourouma aurea Ule ex Mildbr. [unknown]
- Coussapoa emarginata Killip [unknown]
- Pourouma folleata J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Pourouma isophlebia Standl. [unknown]
- Pourouma umbellata Standl. [unknown]
Description
Pourouma minor (also called 'Small Pourouma', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Pourouma minor is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory properties, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pourouma minor is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pourouma minor 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 minor
Pourouma minor is found in French Guiana and Suriname.
Pourouma minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pourouma minor?
Pourouma minor
What family does Pourouma minor belong to?
Urticaceae
Where is Pourouma minor native to?
South America
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,
References
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283697-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.