Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrovirens
ID:
417190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Req. ex Loisel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 6: 432 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416522

Common Names

  • Urtica atrovirens
  • Dark-green Nettle
  • Dark-green Stinging Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Urtica atrovirens angustifolia Wedd. [unknown]
  • Urtica atrovirens floribunda Wedd. [unknown]
  • Urtica grandidentata Moris [unknown]

Description

Urtica atrovirens (also called Dark Green Nettle, 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

Urtica atrovirens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urtica atrovirens is a small white flower. The seed is a small, black, three-angled seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica atrovirens 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 Urtica atrovirens

Urtica atrovirens can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Urtica atrovirens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica atrovirens?

Urtica atrovirens

What is the family of Urtica atrovirens?

Urticaceae

What is the native range of Urtica atrovirens?

Australia

Species in the Urtica genus

Urtica domingensis, Urtica australis, Urtica atrovirens, Urtica aspera, Urtica ballotifolia, Urtica dioica, Urtica bullata, Urtica cannabina, Urtica bianorii, Urtica chamaedryoides, Urtica rupestris, Urtica rubricaulis, Urtica sansibarica, Urtica simensis, Urtica papuana, Urtica portosanctana, Urtica pilulifera, Urtica wallichiana, Urtica urens, Urtica incisa, Urtica ferox, Urtica fragilis, Urtica galeopsifolia, Urtica membranacea, Urtica membranifolia, Urtica oblongata, Urtica neubaueri, Urtica morifolia, Urtica lobata, Urtica leptophylla, Urtica laurifolia, Urtica magellanica, Urtica kioviensis, Urtica lalibertadensis, Urtica urentivelutina, Urtica gracilis, Urtica berteroana, Urtica echinata, Urtica flabellata, Urtica glomerulaeflora, Urtica macbridei, Urtica masafuerae, Urtica mexicana, Urtica subincisa, Urtica gracilenta, Urtica platyphylla, Urtica trichantha, Urtica massaica, Urtica spathulata, Urtica circularis,

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

Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps (1774-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loisel.' in the authors string.
Esprit Requien (1788-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Req.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:857425-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.