Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dura
ID:
568154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Satake

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 4: 529 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567486



Common Names

  • Boehmeria dura
  • Hard Boehmeria
  • Durable Boehmeria


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Synonyms

  • Boehmeria arenicola awana Satake [unknown]
  • Boehmeria tenuifolia conferta Satake [unknown]
  • Boehmeria tenuifolia nigricans Satake [unknown]
  • Boehmeria arenicola Satake [unknown]
  • Boehmeria izuosimensis Satake [unknown]
  • Boehmeria kiyozumensis Satake [unknown]
  • Boehmeria pannosa Nakai & Satake [unknown]
  • Boehmeria praestabilis Satake [unknown]
  • Boehmeria tenuifolia Satake [unknown]
  • Boehmeria villigera Satake [unknown]
  • Duretia pannosa (Nakai & Satake) Nakai [unknown]
  • Boehmeria holosericea izuosimensis (Satake) M.Mizush. [unknown]

Description

Boehmeria dura (also called Durable Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m high. It has small white flowers and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boehmeria dura 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 dura is a tropical shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Boehmeria dura

Boehmeria dura is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Boehmeria dura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria dura?

Boehmeria dura

What are the common names of Boehmeria dura?

Hard nettle

What is the natural habitat of Boehmeria dura?

Boehmeria dura is native to Mexico and Central America

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

Yoshisuke Satake (1902-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Satake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850579-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.