Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
641687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Chew

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 21: 203 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641019

Common Names

  • Dendrocnide excelsa
  • Excelsa Dendrocnide
  • Excelsa Dendrocnides

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Description

Dendrocnide excelsa (also called Tall Stinging Tree, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocnide excelsa 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

The flower of Dendrocnide excelsa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocnide excelsa can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be fertilized monthly during the growing season and watered regularly. It should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Dendrocnide excelsa

Dendrocnide excelsa is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It can be found in areas with high humidity and plenty of light.

Dendrocnide excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocnide excelsa?

Dendrocnide excelsa

What is the family of Dendrocnide excelsa?

Urticaceae

Where is Dendrocnide excelsa 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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Wee-Lek Chew (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851442-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.