Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
bullosa
ID:
703996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex Steud.) Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 181 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703329



Common Names

  • Girardinia bullosa
  • Bullous Girardinia
  • Bullous False Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Urtica bullosa Hochst. ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Girardinia bullosa (also called Himalayan Rattan, among many other common names) is a climbing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Girardinia bullosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Girardinia bullosa is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Girardinia bullosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Girardinia bullosa

Girardinia bullosa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, shady habitats. It is also found in parts of China, India, and Nepal.

Girardinia bullosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Girardinia bullosa?

Girardinia bullosa

What is the common name of Girardinia bullosa?

Bull-leaf Girardinia

What is the natural habitat of Girardinia bullosa?

Girardinia bullosa is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands in California.

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854090-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.