Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugulosa
ID:
745180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Acharya & Kravtsova

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 66: 60 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744513



Common Names

  • Pouzolzia rugulosa
  • Rugose pouzolzia
  • Rugose false nettle


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Synonyms

  • Urtica rugosula Wall. [invalid]
  • Ramium tenue Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ramium rugulosum (Wedd.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Boehmeria nervosa Madden [invalid]
  • Boehmeria rugulosa Wedd. [unknown]
  • Urtica venosa Wall. [invalid]

Description

Pouzolzia rugulosa (also called Rough Pouzolzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, forming dense mats of foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Pouzolzia rugulosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pouzolzia rugulosa is a yellow, 5-lobed corolla with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouzolzia rugulosa 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 tolerate some frost. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.

Where to Find Pouzolzia rugulosa

Pouzolzia rugulosa is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Pouzolzia rugulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouzolzia rugulosa?

Pouzolzia rugulosa

What is the habitat of Pouzolzia rugulosa?

Dry rocky slopes and limestone cliffs

What is the flowering period of Pouzolzia rugulosa?

April to June

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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Tatyana I. Kravtsova (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kravtsova' in the authors string.
Deepak Acharya (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acharya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77096983-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.