Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichantha
ID:
1144210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Acevedo & L.E.Navas

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 409 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143548



Common Names

  • Urtica Trichantha
  • Hairy Nettle
  • Hairy Urtica


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Description

Urtica trichantha (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

Urtica trichantha 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

Urtica trichantha has small, greenish-white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica trichantha is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Urtica trichantha

Urtica trichantha is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Rebeca Acevedo (1902-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acevedo' in the authors string.
Luisa Eugenia Navas (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Navas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260705-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.