Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranifolia
ID:
417786

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Chen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 1: 529 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417118



Common Names

  • Membranous-leaved Nettle
  • Membranous-leaved Urtica
  • Membranifolia Nettle


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Description

Urtica membranifolia (also called Narrowleaf Nettle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It has small greenish-white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica membranifolia is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Urtica membranifolia are small, greenish-white and clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica membranifolia is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be pruned back to keep it neat and tidy, and it will respond well to fertilizers. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Urtica membranifolia

Urtica membranifolia is native to parts of Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Urtica membranifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Urtica membranifolia?

Urtica membranifolia is commonly known as the Membranous-leaved Nettle.

What is the growth habit of Urtica membranifolia?

Urtica membranifolia is an annual herb with a prostrate to ascending habit.

What are the uses of Urtica membranifolia?

Urtica membranifolia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Species in the Urtica genus

Urtica domingensis, Urtica australis, Urtica atrovirens, Urtica aspera, Urtica ballotifolia, Urtica dioica, Urtica bullata, Urtica cannabina, Urtica bianorii, Urtica chamaedryoides, Urtica rupestris, Urtica rubricaulis, Urtica sansibarica, Urtica simensis, Urtica papuana, Urtica portosanctana, Urtica pilulifera, Urtica wallichiana, Urtica urens, Urtica incisa, Urtica ferox, Urtica fragilis, Urtica galeopsifolia, Urtica membranacea, Urtica membranifolia, Urtica oblongata, Urtica neubaueri, Urtica morifolia, Urtica lobata, Urtica leptophylla, Urtica laurifolia, Urtica magellanica, Urtica kioviensis, Urtica lalibertadensis, Urtica urentivelutina, Urtica gracilis, Urtica berteroana, Urtica echinata, Urtica flabellata, Urtica glomerulaeflora, Urtica macbridei, Urtica masafuerae, Urtica mexicana, Urtica subincisa, Urtica gracilenta, Urtica platyphylla, Urtica trichantha, Urtica massaica, Urtica spathulata, Urtica circularis,

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

Chia Jui Chen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903327-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.