Laportea ventricosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventricosa
ID:
445813
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 4 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445145
Common Names
- Laportea ventricosa
- Ventricose Laportea
- Laportea Ventricosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laportea ventricosa (also called Ventricose Laportea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows in wet meadows and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Laportea ventricosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laportea ventricosa has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laportea ventricosa is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, it should be planted in a warm, humid environment with well-draining soil. It prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Laportea ventricosa
Laportea ventricosa is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Laportea ventricosa FAQ
What is the common name of Laportea ventricosa?
Common name of Laportea ventricosa is Ventricose Laportea.
What is the scientific name of Ventricose Laportea?
Scientific name of Ventricose Laportea is Laportea ventricosa.
What is the habitat of Laportea ventricosa?
Laportea ventricosa is found in moist, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions.
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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854344-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.