Dendrocnide carriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carriana
ID:
641671
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chew
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 25: 45 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641003
Common Names
- Dendrocnide carriana
- Carriana Dendrocnide
- Carriana Dendrocnides
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Dendrocnide carriana (also called 'Carriana Dendrocnide', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America, typically found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrocnide carriana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrocnide carriana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrocnide carriana is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Dendrocnide carriana
Dendrocnide carriana is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It can be found in areas with high humidity and plenty of light.
Dendrocnide carriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrocnide carriana?
Dendrocnide carriana
What is the family of Dendrocnide carriana?
Urticaceae
Where is Dendrocnide carriana found?
It is found in the tropical regions of South America
Species in the Dendrocnide genus
Dendrocnide amplissima, Dendrocnide basirotunda, Dendrocnide carriana, Dendrocnide celebica, Dendrocnide contracta, Dendrocnide corallodesme, Dendrocnide cordata, Dendrocnide cordifolia, Dendrocnide crassifolia, Dendrocnide densiflora, Dendrocnide elliptica, Dendrocnide excelsa, Dendrocnide gigantea, Dendrocnide harveyi, Dendrocnide kajewskii, Dendrocnide kjellbergii, Dendrocnide kotoensis, Dendrocnide latifolia, Dendrocnide longifolia, Dendrocnide luzonensis, Dendrocnide meyeniana, Dendrocnide microstigma, Dendrocnide mirabilis, Dendrocnide morobensis, Dendrocnide moroides, Dendrocnide nervosa, Dendrocnide oblanceolata, Dendrocnide peltata, Dendrocnide photiniphylla, Dendrocnide pruritivus, Dendrocnide rechingeri, Dendrocnide rigidifolia, Dendrocnide schlechteri, Dendrocnide sessiliflora, Dendrocnide sinuata, Dendrocnide stimulans, Dendrocnide subclausa, Dendrocnide ternatensis, Dendrocnide torricellensis, Dendrocnide urentissima, Dendrocnide venosa, Dendrocnide vitiensis,
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
Wee-Lek Chew (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851429-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.