Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 243 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031066
Common Names
- Gymnanthemum urticifolium
- Gymnanthemum
- Nettleleaf Gymnanthemum
Synonyms
- Vernonia antinoriana Avetta [unknown]
- Cacalia urticifolia Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia urticifolia A.Rich. [unknown]
- Vernonia flagellaris Vatke [unknown]
- Vernonia mellifera Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Gymnanthemum urticifolium (also called Stinging Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum urticifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthemum urticifolium has small, white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum urticifolium is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings, and requires little maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum urticifolium
Gymnanthemum urticifolium is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Gymnanthemum urticifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum urticifolium?
Gymnanthemum urticifolium
What is the common name of Gymnanthemum urticifolium?
Nettle-leaved Gymnanthemum
Where is Gymnanthemum urticifolium found?
Gymnanthemum urticifolium is found in Europe and North Africa
Species in the Gymnanthemum genus
Gymnanthemum baronii,
Gymnanthemum pectiniforme,
Gymnanthemum bolleanum,
Gymnanthemum louvelii,
Gymnanthemum pectorale,
Gymnanthemum chapelieri,
Gymnanthemum urticifolium,
Gymnanthemum crataegifolium,
Gymnanthemum bellinghamii,
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense,
Gymnanthemum thomsonianum,
Gymnanthemum humblotii,
Gymnanthemum fimbrilliferum,
Gymnanthemum delapsum,
Gymnanthemum antanalum,
Gymnanthemum baillonii,
Gymnanthemum rubicundum,
Gymnanthemum hispidulum,
Gymnanthemum auriculiferum,
Gymnanthemum platylepis,
Gymnanthemum corymbosum,
Gymnanthemum exsertum,
Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum,
Gymnanthemum mespilifolium,
Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens,
Gymnanthemum rueppellii,
Gymnanthemum dissolutum,
Gymnanthemum myrianthum,
Gymnanthemum pleistanthum,
Gymnanthemum amygdalinum,
Gymnanthemum extensum,
Gymnanthemum coursii,
Gymnanthemum triflorum,
Gymnanthemum appendiculatum,
Gymnanthemum glaberrimum,
Gymnanthemum koekemoerae,
Gymnanthemum capense,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,