Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
rigidifolia
ID:
641720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Rob.) Chew

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 21: 205 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641052

Common Names

  • Dendrocnide rigidifolia
  • Rigidifolia Dendrocnide
  • Rigidifolia Dendrocnides

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Synonyms

  • Laportea rigidifolia C.B.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Dendrocnide rigidifolia (also called Rigid-leaved 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 rigidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrocnide rigidifolia has small yellow flowers with red centers and round seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocnide rigidifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dendrocnide rigidifolia

Dendrocnide rigidifolia 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 rigidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocnide rigidifolia?

Dendrocnide rigidifolia

What is the common name of Dendrocnide rigidifolia?

Rigid-leaved Stinging Nettle

What is the natural habitat of Dendrocnide rigidifolia?

Dendrocnide rigidifolia 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

Charles Budd Robinson (1871-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Rob.' 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:851466-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.