Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
473038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Liebm.) Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 410 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472370



Common Names

  • Occidentalis Pouzolzia
  • Pouzolzia occidentalis
  • Occidentalis Pouzolzia


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Synonyms

  • Leucococcus occidentalis Liebm. [unknown]

Description

Pouzolzia occidentalis (also called Western Pouzolzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in lowland forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pouzolzia occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fiber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pouzolzia occidentalis var. palmeri (S.Watson) Friis & Wilmot-Dear
Pouzolzia occidentalis var. occidentalis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pouzolzia occidentalis are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia occidentalis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Pouzolzia occidentalis

Pouzolzia occidentalis is native to India and can be found in the wild in the western and central parts of the country.

Pouzolzia occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia occidentalis?

Pouzolzia occidentalis

What is the family of Pouzolzia occidentalis?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Pouzolzia occidentalis?

Western 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,

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