Pouzolzia

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 Casimir de Pouzolz (1785–1858). Pouzolzia hirta is used as a medicinal herbs as well as culinary purposes in various African and Asian countries. The Galo tribe, which is one of the major tribe of state Arunachal Pradesh, India use Poulzolozia hirta, which is known as 'Oyik' in their local dialect as a part of their main food course which is consumed along with rice. Oyik is prepared with smoked beef/ Gayal meat (Bos frontalis) or pork along with dried bamboo shoots and served in various occasions and festivals, especially in Mopin. The following species are included: The following species are found in the New World: The following species are found in the Old World: