Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 202 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567473
Common Names
- Boehmeria depauperata
- Depauperate Boehmeria
- Depauperated Boehmeria
Synonyms
- Urtica subperforata Wall. ex Wedd. [invalid]
- Urtica montana Korth. ex Blume [invalid]
- Urtica myrapi Korth. ex Blume [invalid]
- Urtica malabarica Wall. [invalid]
- Ramium monticola (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
- Pipturus mindanaensis Elmer [unknown]
- Boehmeria cypholophoides Merr. [unknown]
- Boehmeria glomerulifera Miq. [unknown]
- Boehmeria glomerulifera leioclada W.T.Wang [unknown]
- Boehmeria klossii Ridl. [unknown]
- Boehmeria leiophylla W.T.Wang [unknown]
- Boehmeria malabarica Wedd. [superfluous]
- Boehmeria malabarica leioclada (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang [unknown]
- Boehmeria monticola Blume [unknown]
- Boehmeria neglecta Blume [unknown]
- Boehmeria oblongifolia W.T.Wang [unknown]
- Boehmeria ramiflora Bedd. [illegitimate]
- Boehmeria subperforata Wedd. [unknown]
- Boehmeria travancorica Bedd. [unknown]
- Boehmeria malabarica depauperata (Wedd.) Wedd. [superfluous]
- Boehmeria malabarica neglecta J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Boehmeria comosa neglecta (Blume) [superfluous]
- Urtica aquatica Moon [invalid]
Description
Boehmeria depauperata (also called Depauperate 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 depauperata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boehmeria depauperata is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boehmeria depauperata 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 depauperata
Boehmeria depauperata is native to Mexico and can be found in open woodlands.
Boehmeria depauperata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boehmeria depauperata?
Boehmeria depauperata
What are the common names of Boehmeria depauperata?
Depauperate nettle
What is the natural habitat of Boehmeria depauperata?
Boehmeria depauperata is native to Mexico and Central America
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,