Urera verrucosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
418496
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Liebm.) V.W.Steinm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 71: 39 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417828
Common Names
- Urera verrucosa
- Verrucosa Urera
- Urera Verrucosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Urtica verrucosa Liebm. [unknown]
Description
Urera verrucosa (also called Verrucosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, creeping rhizomes. It is native to Madagascar and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests, swamps and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Urera verrucosa is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urera verrucosa has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered together in small groups. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urera verrucosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Urera verrucosa
Urera verrucosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central Africa.
Urera verrucosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urera verrucosa?
Urera verrucosa
What is the common name of Urera verrucosa?
Warty Urera
Where is Urera verrucosa native to?
Madagascar
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
Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439275-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.