Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatipes
ID:
446054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 215 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445386



Common Names

  • Laportea alatipes
  • High-footed Wood-nettle
  • High-footed Wood-nettle


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Synonyms

  • Urticastrum alatipes (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fleurya alatipes (Hook.f.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Fleurya urticoides Engl. [unknown]
  • Girardinia marginata Engl. [unknown]
  • Fleurya urticoides glabrata Rendle [unknown]

Description

Laportea alatipes (also called Winged Wood-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in wet places, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Laportea alatipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laportea alatipes is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laportea alatipes is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Laportea alatipes

Laportea alatipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Laportea alatipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laportea alatipes?

Laportea alatipes

What is the common name of Laportea alatipes?

Winged Nettle

What is the natural habitat of Laportea alatipes?

It is found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854222-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.