Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
473219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Endl.) Friis & Wilmot-Dear

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 24: 15 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472551



Common Names

  • Pouzolzia australis
  • Southern Pouzolzia
  • Southern Tree Pouzolzia


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Synonyms

  • Ramium australe (Endl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ramium catophlebum (C.Moore & F.Muell.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Procris splendens Lindl. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria australis Endl. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria australis dealbata (Cheeseman) Sykes [unknown]
  • Boehmeria australis dealbata (Cheeseman) Sykes [valid]
  • Boehmeria calophleba C.Moore & F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria dealbata Cheeseman [unknown]

Description

Pouzolzia australis (also called Pouzolzia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist and shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pouzolzia australis 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 australis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia australis is a tropical shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Pouzolzia australis

Pouzolzia australis is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Pouzolzia australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia australis?

Pouzolzia australis

What is the common name of Pouzolzia australis?

Australian Pouzolzia

What is the habitat of Pouzolzia australis?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands

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

Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77072426-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.