Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urticifolia
ID:
239882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 13: 159 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239214



Common Names

  • Meehania urticifolia
  • Meehania Urticifolia
  • Meehania Urticifolia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Meehania urticifolia rosea J.Ohara [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum urticifolium carnosa Dunn [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum urticifolium normalis Dunn [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum urticifolium racemosa Dunn [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum urticifolium radicans Dunn [unknown]
  • Meehania urticifolia racemosa (Dunn) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Meehania urticifolia radicans (Dunn) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum pedunculatum Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum sinense S.Moore [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum urticifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Glechoma urticifolia Makino [unknown]
  • Cedronella urticifolia (Miq.) Maxim. [unknown]

Description

Meehania urticifolia (also called Nettle-leaved meehania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to North America. It has small, nettle-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Meehania urticifolia is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meehania urticifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meehania urticifolia is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Meehania urticifolia

Meehania urticifolia can be found in China.

Meehania urticifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meehania urticifolia?

Meehania urticifolia

What is the natural habitat of Meehania urticifolia?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Meehania urticifolia?

Tropical trumpet vine, giant trumpet vine

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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