Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
atrata
ID:
544043

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) C.J.Chen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 479 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543375

Common Names

  • Archiboehmeria atrata
  • Atrata Archiboehmeria
  • Archiboehmeria Atrata

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Synonyms

  • Debregeasia atrata Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Oreocnide tremula Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Archiboehmeria atrata (also called Black-Leaved Archiboehmeria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically found in dry, deciduous forests, and has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Archiboehmeria atrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archiboehmeria atrata has small white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archiboehmeria atrata is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to prune the shrub after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Archiboehmeria atrata

Archiboehmeria atrata is native to China.

Archiboehmeria atrata FAQ

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Archiboehmeria atrata

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Parasitic shrub

Species in the Archiboehmeria 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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
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:850352-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.