Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pohlii
ID:
327527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 181 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326859



Common Names

  • Pohl's Stinging Nettle
  • Stinging Nettle
  • Pohl's Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Tragia mollis Klotzsch ex Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Tragia pohlii (also called T. pohlii, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant with a slender stem and a spreading, branched habit. It is native to Central America, and grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia pohlii is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as a food plant and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragia pohlii is yellowish-green in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia pohlii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize the plant every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tragia pohlii

Tragia pohlii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Tragia pohlii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragia pohlii?

Tragia pohlii

What is the common name of Tragia pohlii?

Pohl's Tragia

What is the natural habitat of Tragia pohlii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Tragia genus

Tragia abortiva, Tragia acalyphoides, Tragia adenanthera, Tragia adenophila, Tragia affinis, Tragia aliena, Tragia amblyodonta, Tragia angolensis, Tragia arabica, Tragia arnhemica, Tragia ashiae, Tragia aurea, Tragia bahiensis, Tragia balfourii, Tragia ballyi, Tragia baroniana, Tragia benthamii, Tragia betonicifolia, Tragia bicolor, Tragia biflora, Tragia boiviniana, Tragia bongolana, Tragia brevipes, Tragia brevispica, Tragia brouniana, Tragia capensis, Tragia caperonioides, Tragia catamarcensis, Tragia ceanothifolia, Tragia cearensis, Tragia chevalieri, Tragia chlorocaulon, Tragia cinerea, Tragia cocculifolia, Tragia collina, Tragia cordata, Tragia correae, Tragia cubensis, Tragia cuneata, Tragia descampsii, Tragia dinteri, Tragia dioica, Tragia dodecandra, Tragia doryodes, Tragia durbanensis, Tragia fallacina, Tragia fasciculata, Tragia finalis, Tragia friesii, Tragia furialis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References