Laportea jinganensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jinganensis
ID:
1333773
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 36: 481 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346227
Common Names
- Laportea jinganensis
- Jinganensis Laportea
- Jinganensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laportea jinganensis (also called Jingan Laportea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea jinganensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Laportea jinganensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laportea jinganensis is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned out.
Where to Find Laportea jinganensis
Laportea jinganensis is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Laportea jinganensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laportea jinganensis?
Laportea jinganensis
What are the common names of Laportea jinganensis?
Jingan nettle
Where is Laportea jinganensis native to?
China
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
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77156528-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.