Laportea americana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
446049
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudich.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 498 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445381
Common Names
- Laportea americana
- American Wood-nettle
- American Wood-nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Urtica americana Deless. ex Gaudich. [unknown]
Description
Laportea americana (also called American Wood-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in wet places, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laportea americana has small greenish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laportea americana is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Laportea americana
Laportea americana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Laportea americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laportea americana?
Laportea americana
What is the common name of Laportea americana?
Wood Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Laportea americana?
It is found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along streams and rivers.
Species in the Laportea genus
Laportea grossa, Laportea humilis, Laportea sumatrana, Laportea ventricosa, Laportea mooreana, Laportea ovalifolia, Laportea pedunculata, Laportea americana, Laportea alatipes, Laportea aestuans, Laportea canadensis, Laportea perrieri, Laportea septentrionalis, Laportea amberana, Laportea weddellii, Laportea floribunda, Laportea interrupta, Laportea peduncularis, Laportea bulbifera, Laportea humblotii, Laportea lanceolata, Laportea medogensis, Laportea oligoloba, Laportea fujianensis, Laportea violacea, Laportea cuspidata, Laportea canadensis, Laportea cuneata, Laportea decumana, Laportea disepala, Laportea ruderalis, Laportea laxiflora, Laportea lageensis, Laportea jinganensis, Laportea stolonifera,
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 Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854224-1: Based on the initial data import