Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cylindrica
ID:
568123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 34 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567455



Common Names

  • Boehmeria cylindrica
  • Cylindrical Boehmeria
  • Cylindrical False Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Urtica cylindrica L. [unknown]
  • Urtica distachya Spreng. [unknown]
  • Urtica filiformis Walter [unknown]
  • Ramium elongatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ramium cylindricum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Procris lateriflora Poir. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria atrovirens Gand. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria austrina Small [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica brachystachys Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica cuneata F.Seym. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica drummondiana (Wedd.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica elatior Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica littoralis (Sw.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica scabra Porter [unknown]
  • Boehmeria dasypoda Miq. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria decurrens Small [unknown]
  • Boehmeria drummondiana Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria elongata Blume [illegitimate]
  • Boehmeria florida Miq. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria lateriflora Muhl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria littoralis Sw. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria longifolia Gand. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria phyllostachya Miq. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria phyllostachya glabrior Miq. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria scabra (Porter) Small [unknown]
  • Duretia cylindrica Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Duretia palustris Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica phyllostachya (Miq.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica tenerrima Blume [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica cylindrica [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica gymnostachya Wedd. [unknown]
  • Urtica capitata L. [unknown]
  • Urtica mariana Mill. [unknown]
  • Procris littoralis Poir. [unknown]
  • Urtica palustris Juss. ex Pers. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica phyllostachya (Miq.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica tomentosa Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cylindrica genuina Wedd. [invalid]
  • Urtica capitata Schwein. ex Blume [invalid]

Description

Boehmeria cylindrica (also called Cylindric 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 cylindrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boehmeria cylindrica is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria cylindrica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is sensitive to frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Boehmeria cylindrica

Boehmeria cylindrica is native to Mexico and can be found in open woodlands.

Boehmeria cylindrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria cylindrica?

Boehmeria cylindrica

What is the common name of Boehmeria cylindrica?

Cylindrical boehmeria

Where is Boehmeria cylindrica native to?

Asia

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,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850563-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.