Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
568167

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 202 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567499



Common Names

  • Boehmeria excelsa
  • Tall Boehmeria
  • Exalted Boehmeria


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Synonyms

  • Urtica excelsa Bertero ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Ramium denudatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Procris excelsa Steud. [unknown]
  • Splitgerbera denudata Gay [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boehmeria excelsa has small, greenish-white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria excelsa 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 excelsa

Boehmeria excelsa 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 excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria excelsa?

Boehmeria excelsa

What is the common name of Boehmeria excelsa?

Chinese silkplant

What is the natural habitat of Boehmeria excelsa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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