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
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.
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 Oreocnide genus
Oreocnide semicrenata,
Oreocnide nivea,
Oreocnide rhodopleura,
Oreocnide murina,
Oreocnide rufescens,
Oreocnide intermedia,
Oreocnide frutescens,
Oreocnide obovata,
Oreocnide kwangsiensis,
Oreocnide integrifolia,
Oreocnide serrulata,
Oreocnide rubescens,
Oreocnide tonkinensis,
Oreocnide boniana,
Oreocnide pedunculata,
Oreocnide trinervis,
Oreocnide laotica,
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,