Urtica portosanctana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portosanctana
ID:
417586
Status:
valid
Authors:
Press
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bocagiana 123: 4 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416918
Common Names
- Portosanctana Nettle
- Portosanctana Urtica
- Portosanctana Stinging Nettle
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- Urtica falcicrenata Liebm. [unknown]
Description
Urtica portosanctana (also called Porto Santo Nettle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. It is native to the Madeira Islands. It typically grows in moist soils, in open woodland and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Urtica portosanctana is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It can also be used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Urtica portosanctana are small, greenish-white and appear in late winter or early spring. The seeds are small, flattened and winged, and the seedlings are small, with a single taproot and two cotyledons.
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Urtica portosanctana 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 portosanctana
Urtica portosanctana is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Urtica portosanctana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urtica portosanctana?
Urtica portosanctana
What is the common name of Urtica portosanctana?
Porto Santo Nettle
Where is Urtica portosanctana found?
It is found in Madeira.
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
J.Robert Press: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Press' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941112-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.