Laportea oligoloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligoloba
ID:
1221596
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Friis
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 2: 233 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220934
Common Names
- Oligolob Laportea
- Laportea Oligoloba
- Oligoloba Laportea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laportea oligoloba (also called Small-leaved Laportea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to Asia. It is a perennial herb growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft). It is found in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea oligoloba has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laportea oligoloba has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laportea oligoloba is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Laportea oligoloba
Laportea oligoloba can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Laportea oligoloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laportea oligoloba?
Laportea oligoloba
What is the common name of Laportea oligoloba?
Oligolobate Laportea
What is the natural habitat of Laportea oligoloba?
Laportea oligoloba is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Ib Friis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910809-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.