Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
urticifolia
ID:
289851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 89: t. 5365 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289183

Common Names

  • Pycnostachys urticifolia
  • Nettle-Leaved Pycnostachys
  • Nettle-Leaved Pycnostachys

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Synonyms

  • Pycnostachys pubescens Gürke [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys urticifolia pubescens (Gürke) Gürke [unknown]
  • Coleus urticifolius (Hook.) Roberty [unknown]

Description

Pycnostachys urticifolia (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers that grows in the grasslands of Ethiopia. It is found in rocky areas and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnostachys urticifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pycnostachys urticifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnostachys urticifolia is a tropical plant that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Pycnostachys urticifolia

Pycnostachys urticifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in wet forests and grasslands.

Pycnostachys urticifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnostachys urticifolia?

Pycnostachys urticifolia

What are the common names of Pycnostachys urticifolia?

Nettle-leaved bamboo

What is the growth habit of Pycnostachys urticifolia?

It is an evergreen, clumping bamboo

Species in the Pycnostachys genus

Pycnostachys abyssinica, Pycnostachys angolensis, Pycnostachys batesii, Pycnostachys chevalieri, Pycnostachys coerulea, Pycnostachys congensis, Pycnostachys deflexifolia, Pycnostachys descampsii, Pycnostachys dewildemaniana, Pycnostachys elliotii, Pycnostachys eminii, Pycnostachys erici-rosenii, Pycnostachys goetzenii, Pycnostachys gracilis, Pycnostachys graminifolia, Pycnostachys kassneri, Pycnostachys meyeri, Pycnostachys nepetifolia, Pycnostachys niamniamensis, Pycnostachys orthodonta, Pycnostachys parvifolia, Pycnostachys prittwitzii, Pycnostachys pseudospeciosa, Pycnostachys recurvata, Pycnostachys reticulata, Pycnostachys ruandensis, Pycnostachys schliebenii, Pycnostachys schweinfurthii, Pycnostachys speciosa, Pycnostachys sphaerocephala, Pycnostachys stuhlmannii, Pycnostachys umbrosa, Pycnostachys urticifolia, Pycnostachys verticillata, Pycnostachys ciliata, Pycnostachys lancifolia,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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