Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taiwaniana
ID:
1231238

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Ying

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Chin. Forest. 8(3): 107 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230576

Common Names

  • Taiwanese Urtica
  • Taiwaniana Urtica
  • Taiwanese Nettle

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Description

Urtica taiwaniana (also called 'Taiwanese nettle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is a shrub that grows to a height of 1 to 3 meters and has small, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Taiwan, and is found in moist, shady forests and wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica taiwaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Urtica taiwaniana are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica taiwaniana is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings taken in the spring. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand.

Where to Find Urtica taiwaniana

Urtica taiwaniana can be found in Taiwan.

Urtica taiwaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica taiwaniana?

Urtica taiwaniana

What type of plant is Urtica taiwaniana?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Urtica taiwaniana native to?

Taiwan

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

Shao Shun Ying (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Ying' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:857951-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.