Urera thonneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thonneri
ID:
415946
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique , Compt. Rend. 38: 48 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415278
Common Names
- Urera thonneri
- Thonner's Urera
- Thonner's Urtica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urera thonneri (also called Thonner's 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 thonneri is a perennial plant native to Africa. 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 thonneri 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urera thonneri is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Urera thonneri
Urera thonneri can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Urera thonneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urera thonneri?
Urera thonneri
What is the common name of Urera thonneri?
Thonner's urera
What is the habitat of Urera thonneri?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:857075-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.