Poromitra

Poromitra is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. The genus was first described in 1964. Plants in this genus are native to South America, specifically found in countries like Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

The species within Poromitra are typically small, herbaceous plants or subshrubs. They are characterized by their leaves, which are often simple and arranged alternately along the stem. The flowers of Poromitra are usually borne in inflorescences, which can be terminal or axillary. The floral structure is consistent with other members of the Boraginaceae family, often featuring a tubular corolla with five lobes. The color of the flowers can vary but is often in shades of white, blue, or purple.

The fruits of Poromitra are typically small, hard nutlets, which are characteristic of the Boraginaceae family. These nutlets aid in seed dispersal. The genus is not widely cultivated or economically significant, and its members are primarily of interest to botanists and researchers studying plant taxonomy and biodiversity. Information on the specific ecological roles or traditional uses of Poromitra species is limited in readily available literature. Further research is ongoing to understand the full diversity and evolutionary relationships of this genus.