Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
568091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 34 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567423

Common Names

  • Caudata Boehmeria
  • Caudata False Nettle
  • Tailed False Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Ramium ampullaceum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ramium caudatum (Sw.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Procris caudata (Sw.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria ampullacea Kunth [unknown]
  • Boehmeria arborescens Gardner [unknown]
  • Boehmeria arguta Mart. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria caudata arborescens (Gardner) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria caudata arguta (Mart. ex Miq.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria flagelliformis Liebm. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria guatemalensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria palmeri S.Watson [unknown]
  • Boehmeria peruviana Blume [unknown]
  • Boehmeria petiolaris Kunth [unknown]
  • Boehmeria scabrella Blume [invalid]
  • Boehmeria sordida Rusby [unknown]
  • Boehmeria stipulata Glaz. [invalid]
  • Boehmeria tenuistachys Rusby [unknown]
  • Boehmeria caudata lanceolata Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria caudata petiolaris (Kunth) Blume [unknown]
  • Boehmeria caudata tomentosa Wedd. [unknown]
  • Urtica spicata Sessé & Moc. [illegitimate]

Description

Boehmeria caudata (also called Tailed 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 caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boehmeria caudata 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 caudata 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 caudata is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Boehmeria caudata

Boehmeria caudata is native to Mexico and can be found in open woodlands.

Boehmeria caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria caudata?

Boehmeria caudata

What is the common name of Boehmeria caudata?

Tailed nettle

Where is Boehmeria caudata found?

Boehmeria caudata 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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850541-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.