Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laciniata
ID:
417233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 18: 203 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416565

Common Names

  • Urera laciniata
  • Laciniate Nettle
  • Tropical Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Urtica laciniata Goudot ex Wedd. [invalid]
  • Urera girardinioides Seem. [unknown]

Description

Urera laciniata (also called Laciniate 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 laciniata is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds. It is also used as a food source and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urera laciniata has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urera laciniata 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 laciniata

Urera laciniata is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Urera laciniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urera laciniata?

Urera laciniata

What type of plant is Urera laciniata?

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

Where is Urera laciniata 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,

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