Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Lindb.) Hand
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Cypricola 12: 15. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034872
Common Names
- Urtica cypria
- Cypria Urtica
- Urtica Urtica
Description
Urtica cypria (also called Cyprian Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Urtica cypria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urtica cypria has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urtica cypria is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Urtica cypria
Urtica cypria can be found in Cyprus and other parts of the Mediterranean region.
Urtica cypria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urtica cypria?
Urtica cypria
What is the common name of Urtica cypria?
Cyprus nettle
Where is Urtica cypria found?
Cyprus
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,