Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternifolia
ID:
568443

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 59 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567775

Common Names

  • Boehmeria ternifolia
  • Ternifolia Boehmeria
  • Boehmeria Ternifolia

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Description

Boehmeria ternifolia (also called False Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It grows in moist, shady places in open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Boehmeria ternifolia var. kamley (Acharya & Yonek.) Friis & Wilmot-Dear
Boehmeria ternifolia var. ternifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boehmeria ternifolia has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boehmeria ternifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be 4-6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Boehmeria ternifolia

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

Boehmeria ternifolia FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Boehmeria ternifolia?

Boehmeria ternifolia prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.

What is the ideal temperature for Boehmeria ternifolia?

Boehmeria ternifolia prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

What is the ideal light for Boehmeria ternifolia?

Boehmeria ternifolia prefers bright, indirect light.

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850780-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.