Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
pruritivus
ID:
641716

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 24: 137 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641048

Common Names

  • Dendrocnide pruritivus
  • Pruritivus Dendrocnide
  • Pruritivus Dendrocnides

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Description

Dendrocnide pruritivus (also called Pruritic Stinging Tree, among many other common names) is a species of stinging tree native to Australia and New Guinea. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, 5–15 cm long and 2–7 cm broad, with a serrated margin. It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocnide pruritivus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrocnide pruritivus 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 pruritivus is an evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, moist soil.

Where to Find Dendrocnide pruritivus

Dendrocnide pruritivus 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 pruritivus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocnide pruritivus?

Dendrocnide pruritivus

What is the common name of Dendrocnide pruritivus?

Itchy Stinging Nettle

What is the natural habitat of Dendrocnide pruritivus?

Dendrocnide pruritivus is native to Australia and New Zealand

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

Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851463-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.