Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
568192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) A.Heller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Minnesota Bot. Stud. 1: 812 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567524

Common Names

  • Boehmeria grandis
  • Grand Boehmeria
  • Large Boehmeria

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Synonyms

  • Urtica grandis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Ramium grande Kuntze [unknown]
  • Boehmeria amplissima Blume [unknown]
  • Boehmeria grandis cuneata Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria grandis kauaiensis Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria stipularis Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Boehmeria grandis (also called 'Chinese Nettle' and 'Ramie', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to East Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Boehmeria grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boehmeria grandis has small, greenish-white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria grandis is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by dividing the rhizomes in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Boehmeria grandis

Boehmeria grandis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Boehmeria grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria grandis?

Boehmeria grandis

What is the common name of Boehmeria grandis?

Chinese silkplant

What is the natural habitat of Boehmeria grandis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850608-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.