Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aestuans
ID:
446056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Chew

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 21: 200 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445388

Common Names

  • Laportea aestuans
  • Tide-loving Wood-nettle
  • Tide-loving Wood-nettle

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Synonyms

  • Urtica aestuans L. [unknown]
  • Urera gaudichaudiana Hensl. [unknown]
  • Urtica corylifolia Juss. ex Poir. [unknown]
  • Urtica racemosa Burm. ex Wedd. [invalid]
  • Urtica hirsuta Vahl [unknown]
  • Laportea glandulosa (Wedd.) V.C.Lima [unknown]
  • Fleurya aestuans (L.) Gaudich. [deprecated]
  • Fleurya aestuans racemosa (Burm. ex Wedd.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Fleurya aestuans tuberculata (Andersson) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Fleurya caraoellana (Schrank) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Fleurya cordata Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Fleurya corylifolia Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Fleurya cymosa (Hassk.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Fleurya glandulosa Wedd. [unknown]
  • Fleurya ingrata Miq. [unknown]
  • Fleurya lurida Blume [unknown]
  • Fleurya perrieri Leandri [unknown]
  • Fleurya petiolata Decne. [unknown]
  • Fleurya racemosa Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Fleuryopsis petiolata (Decne.) Opiz [unknown]
  • Fleurya aestuans glandulosa (Wedd.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Fleurya aestuans petiolata (Decne.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Laportea bathiei Leandri [unknown]
  • Urtica cymosa Hassk. [unknown]
  • Urtica latifolia Rich. [unknown]
  • Urtica nemorosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Urtica divergens G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Urtica caravellana Schrank [unknown]
  • Urtica petiolata Steud. [invalid]
  • Urtica schimperiana Hochst. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Urtica tuberculata Andersson [unknown]
  • Fleurya aestuans (L.) Gaudich. in Freyc. [unknown]
  • Urtica cordata Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Fleurya aestuans linnaeana Wedd. [invalid]

Description

Laportea aestuans (also called Stinging Laportea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Laportea aestuans is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laportea aestuans has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laportea aestuans is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Laportea aestuans

Laportea aestuans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Laportea aestuans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laportea aestuans?

Laportea aestuans

What is the common name of Laportea aestuans?

Hairy Wood-nettle

What is the natural habitat of Laportea aestuans?

Woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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:135476-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.