Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
599968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 6: 11 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599300

Common Names

  • Chamabainia cuspidata
  • Cuspidata Chamabainia
  • Cuspidata False Nettle

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Description

Chamabainia cuspidata (also called Cuspidate Chamabainia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white-veined leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamabainia cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamabainia cuspidata has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamabainia cuspidata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m (13 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Chamabainia cuspidata

Chamabainia cuspidata can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Chamabainia cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamabainia cuspidata?

Chamabainia cuspidata

What is the common name of Chamabainia cuspidata?

Cuspidata

What are the characteristics of Chamabainia cuspidata?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves.

Species in the Chamabainia genus

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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851215-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.