Laportea violacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
1231246
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 4 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230584
Common Names
- Violet Laportea
- Violacea Laportea
- Violet Wood Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laportea violacea (also called 'Violet nettle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is a shrub that grows to a height of 1 to 3 meters and has small, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests and wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Laportea violacea are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laportea violacea is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings taken in the spring. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand.
Where to Find Laportea violacea
Laportea violacea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Laportea violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laportea violacea?
Laportea violacea
What type of plant is Laportea violacea?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Laportea violacea native to?
Tropical 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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854345-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.