Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chengkouensis
ID:
1585357

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

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Year:

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WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000044855


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Description

Urtica chengkouensis (also called Urtica chengkouensis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is found at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica chengkouensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and hypertension. It is also used as a food source and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urtica chengkouensis has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica chengkouensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Urtica chengkouensis

Urtica chengkouensis is found in the Chengkou County of Chongqing Municipality, China.

Urtica chengkouensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica chengkouensis?

Urtica chengkouensis

What is the common name of Urtica chengkouensis?

Urtica

What is the natural habitat of Urtica chengkouensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164277-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.