Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
738069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 131 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737402

Common Names

  • Frutescent Oreocnide
  • Frutescens Oreocnide
  • Frutescens Oreocnidium

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Synonyms

  • Urtica frutescens Thunb. [unknown]
  • Villebrunea frutescens (Thunb.) Blume [unknown]
  • Boehmeria frutescens (Thunb.) Thunb. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria janatsi-itsigo Siebold [unknown]

Description

Oreocnide frutescens (also called Shrubby Oreocnide, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions. It has small, white flowers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocnide frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oreocnide frutescens sub. nivea (Gagnep.) T.H.Nguyên
Oreocnide frutescens sub. insignis C.J.Chen
Oreocnide frutescens sub. occidentalis C.J.Chen
Oreocnide frutescens sub. frutescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreocnide frutescens has white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, which are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocnide frutescens is a perennial, evergreen, woody shrub native to tropical South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, dip the cut end in a rooting hormone, and place in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Oreocnide frutescens

Oreocnide frutescens can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Ecuador.

Oreocnide frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocnide frutescens?

Oreocnide frutescens

What is the natural habitat of Oreocnide frutescens?

Oreocnide frutescens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

What is the flower color of Oreocnide frutescens?

The flowers of Oreocnide frutescens are yellow or white.

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854834-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.