Urera nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
417202
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) P.Brack
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Napaea 1: 7. 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416534
Common Names
- Urera nitida
- Mountain Nettle
- Tropical Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urera nitida (also called Shining 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 nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urera nitida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urera nitida is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Urera nitida
Urera nitida can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Urera nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urera nitida?
Urera nitida
What is the family of Urera nitida?
Urticaceae
What is the native range of Urera nitida?
Central America
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
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-33400885: Originally associated with wfo-0001143667
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33400885: Originally associated with wfo-0001143667
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944066-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.