Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radula
ID:
1144006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Baker ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 323 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143344

Common Names

  • Obetia radula
  • Obetia radula
  • Obetia radula

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Description

Obetia radula (also called Radula 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 radula 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 radula is small, white and arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and black with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Where to Find Obetia radula

Obetia radula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. 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,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854805-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.