Pouzolzia
| Pouzolzia | |
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| Pouzolzia zeylanica | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Urticaceae |
| Tribe: | Boehmerieae |
| Genus: |
Pouzolzia Gaudich. 1830 |
| Type species | |
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Pouzolzia laevigata (Poir.) Gaudich. 1830 |
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| Species | |
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35, see text |
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| Synonyms | |
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35, see text
Pouzolzia is a genus of flowering plants in the nettle family. There are about 35 species distributed throughout the tropical world. Most are shrubs, and some are herbs. The genus was named for French botanist and plant collector Pierre Marie Casmir de Pouzolz (1785–1858).
Pouzolzia guineensis is eaten as a vegetable and used medicinally in various African countries.
The following species are included:
The following species are found in the New World:
The following species are found in the Old World:
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