Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
obovata
ID:
1144243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 46: 117 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143581



Common Names

  • Myriocarpa Obovata
  • Oval-Fruited Myriocarpa
  • Oval-Fruited Urtica


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Description

Myriocarpa obovata (also called False Nettle, False Nettle Tree, or False Nettle Bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has oval, bright green leaves with serrated edges and grows in a bushy pattern. It is found in shady, humid, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Myriocarpa obovata is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known for its air-purifying properties and ability to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriocarpa obovata has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriocarpa obovata is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Myriocarpa obovata

Myriocarpa obovata is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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 Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:166287-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.