Urera gravenreuthii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gravenreuthii
ID:
417247
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 120 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416579
Common Names
- Urera gravenreuthii
- Gravenreuth's Nettle
- Tropical Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urera gravenreuthii (also called Gravenreuth's Urera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical Asia and Africa. It grows up to 8 meters in height and has white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, woodlands and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Urera gravenreuthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urera gravenreuthii has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urera gravenreuthii is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be pruned back to keep it neat and tidy, and it will respond well to fertilizers. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Urera gravenreuthii
Urera gravenreuthii is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Urera gravenreuthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urera gravenreuthii?
Urera gravenreuthii
What type of plant is Urera gravenreuthii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae.
Where is Urera gravenreuthii 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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:857015-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.