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W.T.Wang
                
                
                    
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                        Description
                        
                            Laportea lageensis (also called Laportea lageensis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is found at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Laportea lageensis is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to prevent soil erosion.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Laportea lageensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a wrinkled surface. The seedlings have ovate to lanceolate leaves with entire margins.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Laportea lageensis can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun in cooler climates. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Laportea lageensis
                        
                            Laportea lageensis can be found in moist, shady areas in Southeast Asia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Laportea lageensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Laportea lageensis?
Laportea lageensis
What are the common names of Laportea lageensis?
Lage Laportea
Where is Laportea lageensis 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,