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
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.
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.