Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1760
Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 31 (1760)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567709
Common Names
- Boehmeria ramiflora
- Ramiflora Boehmeria
- Boehmeria Ramiflora
Synonyms
- Ramium ramiflorum (Jacq.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Ramium rhyncophyllum (Wedd.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Procris ramiflora (Jacq.) Poir. [unknown]
- Boehmeria cuspidata Wedd. [unknown]
- Boehmeria ehrenbergiana Urb. [unknown]
- Boehmeria jamaicensis Urb. [unknown]
- Boehmeria ramiflora cuspidata (Wedd.) Wedd. [unknown]
- Boehmeria ramiflora vinacea Steyerm. [unknown]
- Boehmeria rhynchophylla Wedd. [unknown]
- Boehmeria ramiflora subvelutina Blume [unknown]
- Caturus ramiflorus L. [unknown]
Description
Boehmeria ramiflora (also called Branched Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m high. It has small white flowers and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Boehmeria ramiflora is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boehmeria ramiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boehmeria ramiflora is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Boehmeria ramiflora
Boehmeria ramiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Boehmeria ramiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boehmeria ramiflora?
Boehmeria ramiflora
What is the family of Boehmeria ramiflora?
Urticaceae
What is the distribution of Boehmeria ramiflora?
China, Japan, Korea
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,