Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
568058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 349 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567390



Common Names

  • Aspera Boehmeria
  • Rough Boehmeria
  • Rough False Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Ramium asperum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Boehmeria diversifolia Wedd. [illegitimate]
  • Boehmeria pavonii diversifolia Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Boehmeria aspera (also called Rough nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Boehmeria aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boehmeria aspera has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria aspera is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Boehmeria aspera

Boehmeria aspera is native to China and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Boehmeria aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria aspera?

Boehmeria aspera

What is the common name of Boehmeria aspera?

Rough nettle

Where is Boehmeria aspera found?

Boehmeria aspera is found in the United States and Canada.

Species in the Boehmeria genus

Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia, Boehmeria tsaratananensis, Boehmeria ulmifolia, Boehmeria villosa, Boehmeria virgata, Boehmeria yaeyamensis,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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