Urera aurantiaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
417450
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 18: 201 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416782
Common Names
- Orange Nettle
- Orange Stinging Nettle
- African Nettle
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- Urera scandens D.Parodi [unknown]
- Urera aurantiaca scandens (D.Parodi) Hassl. [unknown]
Description
Urera aurantiaca (also called Orange Nettle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Urera aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It can also be used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Urera aurantiaca are small, yellow and appear in late winter or early spring. The seeds are small, flattened and winged, and the seedlings are small, with a single taproot and two cotyledons.
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Urera aurantiaca is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Urera aurantiaca
Urera aurantiaca is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 5 meters.
Urera aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urera aurantiaca?
Urera aurantiaca
What type of plant is Urera aurantiaca?
It is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae.
Where is Urera aurantiaca found?
It is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Species in the Urera genus
Urera simplex, Urera nitida, Urera elata, Urera domingensis, Urera capitata, Urera caracasana, Urera lobulata, Urera laciniata, Urera keayi, Urera gravenreuthii, Urera baccifera, Urera aurantiaca, Urera verrucosa, Urera fenestrata, Urera lianoides, Urera expansa, Urera acuminata, Urera chlorocarpa, Urera kaalae, Urera killipiana, Urera altissima, Urera filiformis, Urera cuneata, Urera talbotii, Urera thonneri, Urera glabriuscula, Urera martiniana, Urera pacifica, Urera guanacastensis,
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
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856972-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.