Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
shirensis
ID:
327576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 239 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326908



Common Names

  • Shire's Stinging Nettle
  • Stinging Nettle
  • Shire's Nettle


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Description

Tragia shirensis (also called Shire's Tragia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea. It typically grows in lowland forests and in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia shirensis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds and ulcers. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tragia shirensis var. shirensis
Tragia shirensis var. glabriuscula Radcl.-Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragia shirensis 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 shirensis 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 shirensis

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

Tragia shirensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragia shirensis?

Tragia shirensis

What is the common name of Tragia shirensis?

Shiren's Nettle

What are the uses of Tragia shirensis?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

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-207510: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.