Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
568337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd. ex D.G.Long

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 130 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567669



Common Names

  • Boehmeria penduliflora
  • Penduliflora Boehmeria
  • Boehmeria Penduliflora


Searching for Boehmeria penduliflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Urtica penduliflora Wall. [invalid]
  • Boehmeria macrophylla D.Don [illegitimate]
  • Boehmeria densiflora intermedia Acharya & Yonek. [unknown]

Description

Boehmeria penduliflora (also called Pendulous 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 penduliflora is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boehmeria penduliflora 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.

Searching for Boehmeria penduliflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria penduliflora is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 20°C (68°F).

Where to Find Boehmeria penduliflora

Boehmeria penduliflora is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Boehmeria penduliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria penduliflora?

Boehmeria penduliflora

What are the common names of Boehmeria penduliflora?

Pendulous-flowered nettle

What is the natural habitat of Boehmeria penduliflora?

Boehmeria penduliflora 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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907440-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.