Urticaceae FAMILY
Pouzolzia pentandra
Pouzolzia pentandra
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Pouzolzia pentandra is a perennial plant with stems that can become somewhat woody at the base. It grows about 60cm tall with creeping stems and erect branches[ 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ]. The plant is gathered from the wild for local use as a source of fibre and medicine.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeE. Asia - southern China, Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea.
HabitatHumid forests and along watersides, at elevations from sea-level up to 600 metres[ 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ].