Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weddellii
ID:
1144016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 6, 7-8: 22 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143354

Common Names

  • Laportea Weddellii
  • Weddell's Wood-Nettle
  • Weddell's Stinging Nettle

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Description

Laportea weddellii (also called Weddell's Laportea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is a small shrub or liana that grows up to 3 m tall and is native to Madagascar. It is found in humid forests, dry deciduous forests, and dry spiny forests.

Uses & Benefits

Laportea weddellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laportea weddellii is small, greenish-white and arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Where to Find Laportea weddellii

Laportea weddellii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Madagascar. It can be found in open 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,

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