Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptostachya
ID:
746846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friis & Wilmot-Dear

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 67: 441 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746179

Common Names

  • Leptostachya Boehmeria
  • Leptostachya False Nettle
  • Leptostachya Hemp

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Description

Boehmeria leptostachya (also called Slender-spike Boehmeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock, native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats, such as steppes, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Boehmeria leptostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boehmeria leptostachya is small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria leptostachya is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Boehmeria leptostachya

Boehmeria leptostachya can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.

Boehmeria leptostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria leptostachya?

Boehmeria leptostachya

What are the common names of Boehmeria leptostachya?

Slender-stalked Boehmeria

What is the natural habitat of Boehmeria leptostachya?

Tropical forests of Southeast 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.
Christine Melanie Wilmot-Dear (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilmot-Dear' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107748-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.