Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
568407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 269 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567739

Common Names

  • Boehmeria siamensis
  • Siamensis Boehmeria
  • Boehmeria Siamensis

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Synonyms

  • Boehmeria chiangmaiensis Yahara [unknown]
  • Boehmeria spirei Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Boehmeria siamensis (also called Siamese 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 siamensis 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

The flower of Boehmeria siamensis is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria siamensis 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 siamensis

Boehmeria siamensis can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Boehmeria siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria siamensis?

Boehmeria siamensis

What is the family of Boehmeria siamensis?

Urticaceae

What is the distribution of Boehmeria siamensis?

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,

References

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850754-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.