Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
568385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 201 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567717

Common Names

  • Boehmeria repens
  • Repens Boehmeria
  • Boehmeria Repens

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Synonyms

  • Ramium repens (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pouzolzia repens Griseb. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria repens major Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Boehmeria repens (also called Creeping Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m high. It has small white flowers and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Boehmeria repens is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boehmeria repens has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria repens is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Boehmeria repens

Boehmeria repens can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Boehmeria repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boehmeria repens?

Boehmeria repens

What is the family of Boehmeria repens?

Urticaceae

What is the distribution of Boehmeria repens?

China, Japan, Korea

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,

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