Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manipurensis
ID:
746844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friis & Wilmot-Dear

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 67: 438 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746177

Common Names

  • Manipur Boehmeria
  • Manipur False Nettle
  • Manipur Hemp

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Description

Boehmeria manipurensis (also called Manipur Nettle, 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 manipurensis 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 manipurensis 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 manipurensis is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Boehmeria manipurensis

Boehmeria manipurensis can be found in the Manipur region of India.

Boehmeria manipurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria manipurensis?

Boehmeria manipurensis

What are the common names of Boehmeria manipurensis?

Manipur Boehmeria

What is the natural habitat of Boehmeria manipurensis?

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:77107747-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.