Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallichiana
ID:
417606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 736 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416938

Common Names

  • Wallich's Nettle
  • Wallich's Urtica
  • Wallichiana Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Urtica paniculata Roxb. [illegitimate]

Description

Urtica wallichiana (also called Wallich's Nettle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. It is native to East Asia. It typically grows in moist soils, in open woodland and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica wallichiana 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 wallichiana 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 wallichiana 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 wallichiana

Urtica wallichiana 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 wallichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica wallichiana?

Urtica wallichiana

What is the common name of Urtica wallichiana?

Wallich's Nettle

Where is Urtica wallichiana found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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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