Laportea canadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canadensis
ID:
1143915
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 4, 1: 181. 1854
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143253
Common Names
- Canadian Woodnettle
- Horseweed
- Nettle
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Laportea canadensis (also called False Nettle, False Nettle-tree, and False Nettle-vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina. It is a small, evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dense mats or clumps. It has small, round, bright green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea canadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laportea canadensis has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are small, with thin, smooth bark.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laportea canadensis is a fast-growing deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early fall by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil.
Where to Find Laportea canadensis
Laportea canadensis is native to eastern North America.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33400017: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.