Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
568304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Bot. Freyc. Voy. 499.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567636

Common Names

  • Boehmeria nivea
  • Chinese Nettle
  • False Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Boehmeria nivea concolor (Makino) Hatus. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria nivea nipponivea (Koidz.) Hatus. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria nivea viridula (Yamamoto) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Boehmeria tenacissima Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria nivea nivea [unknown]

Description

Boehmeria nivea (also called 'Chinese Nettle' and 'Ramie', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to East Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Boehmeria nivea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boehmeria nivea is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria nivea is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by dividing the rhizomes in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Boehmeria nivea

Boehmeria nivea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Boehmeria nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria nivea?

Boehmeria nivea

What are the common names of Boehmeria nivea?

White nettle

What is the natural habitat of Boehmeria nivea?

Boehmeria nivea is native to Mexico and Central America

Species in the Boehmeria genus

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, Boehmeria tsaratananensis, Boehmeria ulmifolia, Boehmeria villosa, Boehmeria virgata, Boehmeria yaeyamensis,

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