Laportea cuneata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
1261205
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Chew
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 21: 200 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260543
Common Names
- Laportea cuneata
- Cuneate Laportea
- Cuneate Laportea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laportea cuneata (also called Wedgeleaf Net-vein, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen with thin, lacy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laportea cuneata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laportea cuneata is a shrub species that is native to Bolivia. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Laportea cuneata
Laportea cuneata is native to tropical Asia.
Laportea cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laportea cuneata?
Laportea cuneata
What are the common names of Laportea cuneata?
Cuneate nettle, Cuneate woodnettle
What is the natural habitat of Laportea cuneata?
Laportea cuneata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Laportea genus
Laportea grossa, Laportea humilis, Laportea sumatrana, Laportea ventricosa, Laportea mooreana, Laportea ovalifolia, Laportea pedunculata, Laportea americana, Laportea alatipes, Laportea aestuans, Laportea canadensis, Laportea perrieri, Laportea septentrionalis, Laportea amberana, Laportea weddellii, Laportea floribunda, Laportea interrupta, Laportea peduncularis, Laportea bulbifera, Laportea humblotii, Laportea lanceolata, Laportea medogensis, Laportea oligoloba, Laportea fujianensis, Laportea violacea, Laportea cuspidata, Laportea canadensis, Laportea cuneata, Laportea decumana, Laportea disepala, Laportea ruderalis, Laportea laxiflora, Laportea lageensis, Laportea jinganensis, Laportea stolonifera,
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
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Wee-Lek Chew (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135478-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.