Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ourantha
ID:
568318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jungh. : 33 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567650

Common Names

  • Boehmeria ourantha
  • Ouran's Boehmeria
  • Boehmeria Ourantha

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Synonyms

  • Boehmeria pseudotomentosa Yahara [unknown]
  • Boehmeria caudata ourantha (Miq.) J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria platyphylla ourantha (Miq.) Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Boehmeria ourantha (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 ourantha is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boehmeria ourantha 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria ourantha is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 20°C (68°F).

Where to Find Boehmeria ourantha

Boehmeria ourantha 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 ourantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria ourantha?

Boehmeria ourantha

What are the common names of Boehmeria ourantha?

Ouranthus nettle

What is the natural habitat of Boehmeria ourantha?

Boehmeria ourantha 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,