Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fenestrata
ID:
745615

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.Monro & Al.Rodr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 96: 273 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744948

Common Names

  • Urera fenestrata
  • Fenestrate Urera
  • Fenestrate Urera

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Description

Urera fenestrata (also called Fenestrate Urera, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Urera fenestrata is used as an ornamental plant and for timber. It has medicinal uses, such as for treating fever, and is also used to make rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urera fenestrata is a yellow or white tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urera fenestrata is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation by cuttings is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Urera fenestrata

Urera fenestrata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Urera fenestrata FAQ

What is the common name of Urera fenestrata?

Fenestrate urera

What is the optimal temperature for Urera fenestrata?

65-75 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the optimal soil pH for Urera fenestrata?

6.1 - 7.8

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

Alexander Rodríguez González (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Alex K. Monro (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Monro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102478-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.