Status:
valid
Authors:
(Juss. ex Poir.) Wedd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 178 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143343
Common Names
- Obetia madagascariensis
- Obetia madagascariensis
- Obetia madagascariensis
Description
Obetia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Obetia, 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
Obetia madagascariensis 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 Obetia madagascariensis is small, white and arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and black with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and thin.
Where to Find Obetia madagascariensis
Obetia madagascariensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Madagascar. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Obetia genus
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,