Pouzolzia zeylanica
| Pouzolzia zeylanica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Urticaceae |
| Genus: | Pouzolzia |
| Species: | P. zeylanica
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| Binomial name | |
| Pouzolzia zeylanica (L.) Benn.[1]
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Pouzolzia zeylanica, commonly known as graceful Pouzolz's bush or Ceylon pouzolzia, is a perennial herb native to Tropical and Subtropical Asia and Northern Australia.[2][3] This species, which grows primarily in seasonally dry tropical biomes, reaches a height of 12–40 cm and is characterized by its pale green flowers arranged in loose, hairy clusters in the leaf axils.[4] The plant features lance-shaped to rhomboid-ovate leaves that can be opposite or rarely alternate, and its rootstock is often tuberous.[5][6] The species has also been introduced to other regions, including Florida and El Salvador.[7]
References
- ^ Pl. Jav. Rar.: 67 (1838)
- ^ "Pouzolzia zeylanica (L.) Benn. _ Plants of the World Online _ Kew Science". 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Pouzolzia zeylanica in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "NParks | Pouzolzia zeylanica". www.nparks.gov.sg. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Pouzolzia zeylanica - Graceful Pouzolz's Bush". www.flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Pouzolzia zeylanica - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Pouzolzia zeylanica / Species Page / Plant Atlas". florida.plantatlas.usf.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
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