Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Chen, Wilmot-Dear & Friis
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 5: 173 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567449
Common Names
- Boehmeria conica
- Conical Boehmeria
- Conical False Nettle
Description
Boehmeria conica (also called Conical 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 conica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boehmeria conica 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 conica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is sensitive to frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Boehmeria conica
Boehmeria conica is native to Mexico and can be found in open woodlands.
Boehmeria conica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boehmeria conica?
Boehmeria conica
What is the common name of Boehmeria conica?
Conical boehmeria
Where is Boehmeria conica native to?
Asia
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.