Pouzolzia — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Pouzolzia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Pouzolzia guineensis
Pouzolzia guineensis
Family: Urticaceae
Cultivation
The plant is a considered to be a weed of agriculture, especially of tree crops such as cacao and cola. It is also a host of the cotton stainer, Dysdercus superstitiosus, which is a pest of cotton, rice and peanuts. A very variable plant.
Full cultivation guide →Annual/PerennialView Details
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Pouzolzia mixta
Pouzolzia mixta
Family: Urticaceae
Cultivation
The plants are usually monoecious, but occasional dioecious forms are found.
Full cultivation guide →Deciduous ShrubView Details
Pouzolzia occidentalis
Pouzolzia occidentalis
Family: Urticaceae
Cultivation
A plant of lowland tropical areas. Closely related to P. Guatemalana.
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