Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ramosa
ID:
327540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 2: 245 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326872



Common Names

  • Branching Stinging Nettle
  • Stinging Nettle
  • Branching Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Tragia angustifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tragia nepetifolia angustifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragia nepetifolia latifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragia nepetifolia ramosa (Torr.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragia ramosa latifolia (Müll.Arg.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Tragia stylaris Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragia stylaris angustifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragia stylaris latifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Tragia ramosa (also called T. ramosa, 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 ramosa 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 ramosa 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 ramosa is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or division of the rootstock in the spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Tragia ramosa

Tragia ramosa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Tragia ramosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragia ramosa?

Tragia ramosa

What is the common name of Tragia ramosa?

Branched Tragia

What is the natural habitat of Tragia ramosa?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-207478: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.