Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1231239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 155 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230577



Common Names

  • Japanese Nanocnide
  • Japonica Nanocnide
  • Japanese Stinging Nettle


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Description

Nanocnide japonica (also called 'Japanese nanocnide', 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 Japan, and is found in moist, shady forests and wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nanocnide japonica 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 Nanocnide japonica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nanocnide japonica 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 Nanocnide japonica

Nanocnide japonica can be found in Japan.

Nanocnide japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nanocnide japonica?

Nanocnide japonica

What type of plant is Nanocnide japonica?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Nanocnide japonica native to?

Japan

Species in the Nanocnide genus

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854771-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.