Laportea peduncularis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peduncularis
ID:
1144187
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) Chew
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 21: 201 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143525
Common Names
- Laportea Peduncularis
- Peduncular Wood-Nettle
- Peduncular Stinging Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laportea peduncularis (also called False Nettle, False Nettle Tree, or False Nettle Bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has oval, bright green leaves with serrated edges and grows in a bushy pattern. It is found in shady, humid, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea peduncularis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known for its air-purifying properties and ability to reduce indoor air pollution.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Laportea peduncularis sub. latidens FriisLaportea peduncularis sub. peduncularis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Laportea peduncularis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have thin, pointed leaves.
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Laportea peduncularis is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Laportea peduncularis
Laportea peduncularis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Laportea genus
Laportea grossa, Laportea humilis, Laportea sumatrana, Laportea ventricosa, Laportea mooreana, Laportea ovalifolia, Laportea pedunculata, Laportea americana, Laportea alatipes, Laportea aestuans, Laportea canadensis, Laportea perrieri, Laportea septentrionalis, Laportea amberana, Laportea weddellii, Laportea floribunda, Laportea interrupta, Laportea peduncularis, Laportea bulbifera, Laportea humblotii, Laportea lanceolata, Laportea medogensis, Laportea oligoloba, Laportea fujianensis, Laportea violacea, Laportea cuspidata, Laportea canadensis, Laportea cuneata, Laportea decumana, Laportea disepala, Laportea ruderalis, Laportea laxiflora, Laportea lageensis, Laportea jinganensis, Laportea stolonifera,
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
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Wee-Lek Chew (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854307-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.