Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praetermissa
ID:
1278320

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.W.Steinm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 69: 142 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277658



Common Names

  • Urtica Praetermissa
  • Missed Urtica
  • Urtica


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Description

Urtica praetermissa (also called Pacific stinging nettle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It has long, serrated leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica praetermissa is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Urtica praetermissa sub. michoacana V.W.Steinm.
Urtica praetermissa sub. praetermissa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urtica praetermissa is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica praetermissa is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from cuttings or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Urtica praetermissa

Urtica praetermissa can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Urtica praetermissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica praetermissa?

Urtica praetermissa

What is the natural habitat of Urtica praetermissa?

Tropical Asia

What is the optimal temperature for Urtica praetermissa?

65-75°F

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

Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60437635-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.