Laportea ruderalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruderalis
ID:
1266348
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Forst.) Chew
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 21: 201 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265686
Common Names
- Laportea ruderalis
- Ruderalis Laportea
- Laportea Ruderalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laportea ruderalis (also called Weedy Laportea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea ruderalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Laportea ruderalis are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laportea ruderalis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Laportea ruderalis
Laportea ruderalis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in lowland rainforests.
Laportea ruderalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laportea ruderalis?
Laportea ruderalis
What is the common name of Laportea ruderalis?
Ruderalis Laportea
What is the native range of Laportea ruderalis?
South America
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
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' 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:854322-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.