Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyperborea
ID:
1224744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacquem. ex Wedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 68 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224082

Common Names

  • Hyperborea Urtica
  • Arctic Nettle
  • Arctic Stinging Nettle

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Description

Urtica hyperborea (also called 'Hyperborea', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the temperate regions of Europe. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow in color. It is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica hyperborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urtica hyperborea is a small, white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round drupe. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica hyperborea is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Urtica hyperborea

Urtica hyperborea is native to China and can be found in the wild in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Victor Jacquemont (1801-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacquem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:857644-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.