Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tsaratananensis
ID:
568460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 6, 7-8: 59 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567792

Common Names

  • Boehmeria tsaratananensis
  • Tsaratananensis Boehmeria
  • Boehmeria Tsaratananensis

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Synonyms

  • Boehmeria platyphylla masoalensis Leandri [unknown]

Description

Boehmeria tsaratananensis (also called False Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady places in open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Boehmeria tsaratananensis 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 tsaratananensis has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria tsaratananensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be 4-6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Boehmeria tsaratananensis

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

Boehmeria tsaratananensis FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Boehmeria tsaratananensis?

Boehmeria tsaratananensis prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.

What is the ideal temperature for Boehmeria tsaratananensis?

Boehmeria tsaratananensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

What is the ideal light for Boehmeria tsaratananensis?

Boehmeria tsaratananensis prefers bright, indirect light.

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,

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