Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Chen
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 4: 332 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227711
Common Names
- Laportea fujianensis
- Fujianensis Laportea
- Laportea Fujianensis
Description
Laportea fujianensis (also called Laportea intermedia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of China. It typically grows in open forests, thickets, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea fujianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laportea fujianensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laportea fujianensis is a tropical plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Laportea fujianensis
Laportea fujianensis is native to China and can be found in the forests of the Fujian province.
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,