Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
415949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 90 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415281

Common Names

  • Urera simplex
  • Simple Urera
  • Simple Urtica

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Synonyms

  • Urera boliviensis Herzog [unknown]
  • Urera eggersii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Urera tuerckheimii Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Urera rzedowskii V.W.Steinm. [unknown]

Description

Urera simplex (also called Simple Urera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia. It grows in moist, shady and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Urera simplex is a perennial plant native to North America. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urera simplex has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urera simplex is a perennial herb that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Urera simplex

Urera simplex can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Urera simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urera simplex?

Urera simplex

What is the common name of Urera simplex?

Simple urera

What is the habitat of Urera simplex?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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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