Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ballotifolia
ID:
417260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 18: 197 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416592

Common Names

  • Urtica ballotifolia
  • Ballot's Nettle
  • Tropical Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Urtica longispica Killip [unknown]

Description

Urtica ballotifolia (also called Ballot's 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 ballotifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urtica ballotifolia has small, greenish-white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica ballotifolia is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be pruned back to keep it neat and tidy, and it will respond well to fertilizers. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Urtica ballotifolia

Urtica ballotifolia is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Urtica ballotifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica ballotifolia?

Urtica ballotifolia

What type of plant is Urtica ballotifolia?

It is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae.

Where is Urtica ballotifolia found?

It is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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,

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