Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tenella
ID:
1144061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Whipple, Bot. 4(5; 4): 139 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143399

Common Names

  • Hesperocnide tenella
  • Tiny Nettle
  • Hawaiian Nettle

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Description

Hesperocnide tenella (also called Tenella False Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hawaii. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperocnide tenella is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light conditions. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, removing toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hesperocnide tenella are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperocnide tenella can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hesperocnide tenella

Hesperocnide tenella is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Species in the Hesperocnide 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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854173-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.