Urera lobulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobulata
ID:
417228
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(5): 2 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416560
Common Names
- Urera lobulata
- Lobed Nettle
- Tropical Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urera lobulata (also called Lobed 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 lobulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urera lobulata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are long and thin with two cotyledons.
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Urera lobulata 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 lobulata
Urera lobulata can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Urera lobulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urera lobulata?
Urera lobulata
What is the common name of Urera lobulata?
Lobed Urtica
What is the natural habitat of Urera lobulata?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:261651-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.