Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jinganensis
ID:
1333773

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 36: 481 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346227

Common Names

  • Laportea jinganensis
  • Jinganensis Laportea
  • Jinganensis Plant

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Description

Laportea jinganensis (also called Jingan Laportea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Laportea jinganensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Laportea jinganensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laportea jinganensis is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned out.

Where to Find Laportea jinganensis

Laportea jinganensis is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Laportea jinganensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laportea jinganensis?

Laportea jinganensis

What are the common names of Laportea jinganensis?

Jingan nettle

Where is Laportea jinganensis native to?

China

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

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77156528-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.