Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
1220361

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 474 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219699

Common Names

  • Oreocnide Serrulata
  • Serrulata Oreocnide
  • Serrate-Leaf Oreocnide

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Description

Oreocnide serrulata (also called Serrated Oreocnide, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has a spreading crown and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and petiolate. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocnide serrulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreocnide serrulata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered with small, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocnide serrulata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayan region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned once they reach a height of 5-7 cm.

Where to Find Oreocnide serrulata

Oreocnide serrulata is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Oreocnide serrulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocnide serrulata?

Oreocnide serrulata

What type of plant is Oreocnide serrulata?

Shrub

Where is Oreocnide serrulata found?

India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China

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

Chia Jui Chen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902663-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.