Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sansibarica
ID:
417536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 162 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416868

Common Names

  • Zanzibar Nettle
  • Sansibarica Nettle
  • Zanzibar Urtica

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Synonyms

  • Urtica fischeri Engl. [unknown]

Description

Urtica sansibarica (also called Sansibar Nettle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. It is native to East Africa. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica sansibarica 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 sansibarica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica sansibarica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Urtica sansibarica

Urtica sansibarica is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Urtica sansibarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica sansibarica?

Urtica sansibarica

What is the common name of Urtica sansibarica?

Sansibar Nettle

Where is Urtica sansibarica found?

It is found in East Africa.

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,

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