Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baccifera
ID:
417448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gaudich. ex Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 18: 199 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416780

Common Names

  • African Nettle
  • African Stinging Nettle
  • Cow-itch

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Synonyms

  • Urtica baccifera L. [unknown]
  • Urera horrida (Kunth) Miq. [unknown]
  • Urtica horrida Kunth [unknown]
  • Urtica grandidentata Liebm. [illegitimate]
  • Calostima aculeata Raf. [unknown]
  • Urtica armigera C.Presl [unknown]
  • Urera viridisetosa Rusby [unknown]
  • Urera baccifera horrida (Kunth) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Urera rugosa Rusby [unknown]
  • Urera armigera Miq. [unknown]

Description

Urera baccifera (also called African 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 baccifera 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 baccifera are small, greenish-white 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Urera baccifera 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 baccifera

Urera baccifera 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 baccifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urera baccifera?

Urera baccifera

What type of plant is Urera baccifera?

It is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae.

Where is Urera baccifera found?

It is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1044269-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.