Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth & C.D.Bouché
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1846: 11 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226907
Common Names
- Urtica himalayensis
- Himalayan Nettle
- Indian Nettle
Description
Urtica himalayensis (also called Himalayan Nettle, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb with lanceolate leaves, native to the Himalayas. It is found in moist deciduous forests, scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Urtica himalayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and delicate flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urtica himalayensis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, rounded leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urtica himalayensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Urtica himalayensis
Urtica himalayensis is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests. It can also be found in cultivation in many parts of the world.
Urtica himalayensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urtica himalayensis?
Urtica himalayensis
What is the common name of Urtica himalayensis?
Himalayan nettle
What is the natural habitat of Urtica himalayensis?
Grassy areas in open woodlands
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,