Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 18: 293 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143237
Common Names
- Pteroceltis tatarinowii
- Pteroceltis tatarinowii
- Pteroceltis tatarinowii
Description
Pteroceltis tatarinowii (also called False Nettle, False Nettle-tree, and False Nettle-vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina. It is a small, evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dense mats or clumps. It has small, round, bright green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pteroceltis tatarinowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteroceltis tatarinowii has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are small, with thin, smooth bark.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pteroceltis tatarinowii is a fast-growing deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early fall by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil.
Where to Find Pteroceltis tatarinowii
Pteroceltis tatarinowii is native to eastern Asia.
Species in the Pteroceltis genus
Species in the Cannabaceae family
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Aphananthe cuspidata,
Aphananthe monoica,
Aphananthe philippinensis,
Aphananthe sakalava,
Cannabis sativa,
Celtis adolfi-friderici,
Celtis africana,
Celtis australis,
Celtis balansae,
Celtis berteroana,
Celtis bifida,
Celtis biondii,
Celtis boninensis,
Celtis brasiliensis,
Celtis bungeana,
Celtis caucasica,
Celtis caudata,
Celtis cerasifera,
Celtis chekiangensis,
Celtis chichape,
Celtis conferta,
Celtis glabrata,
Celtis gomphophylla,
Celtis harperi,
Celtis hildebrandii,
Celtis hypoleuca,
Celtis iguanaea,
Celtis jamaicensis,
Celtis jessoensis,
Celtis julianae,
Celtis koraiensis,
Celtis laevigata,
Celtis latifolia,
Celtis lindheimeri,
Celtis loxensis,
Celtis luzonica,
Celtis madagascariensis,
Celtis mauritiana,
Celtis mildbraedii,
Celtis occidentalis,
Celtis orthacanthos,
Celtis pacifica,
Celtis pallida,
Celtis paniculata,
Celtis petenensis,
Celtis philippensis,
Celtis punctata,
Celtis reticulata,
Celtis rigescens,