Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balslevii
ID:
568067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friis & Wilmot-Dear

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 956 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567399

Common Names

  • Balslevii Boehmeria
  • Balslevii False Nettle
  • Balslev False Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Boehmeria dolichostachys Friis & Wilmot-Dear [illegitimate]

Description

Boehmeria balslevii (also called Balslev's nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Boehmeria balslevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boehmeria balslevii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria balslevii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The plants should be grown in full sun and will tolerate a wide range of soil types. Once established, Boehmeria balslevii is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Boehmeria balslevii

Boehmeria balslevii is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Boehmeria balslevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria balslevii?

Boehmeria balslevii

What is the common name of Boehmeria balslevii?

Balslev's nettle

Where is Boehmeria balslevii found?

Boehmeria balslevii is found in the United States and Canada.

Species in the Boehmeria genus

Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia, Boehmeria tsaratananensis, Boehmeria ulmifolia, Boehmeria villosa, Boehmeria virgata, Boehmeria yaeyamensis,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Ib Friis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friis' in the authors string.
Christine Melanie Wilmot-Dear (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilmot-Dear' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319640-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.