Urticaceae
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Oreocnide Frutescens
Oreocnide frutescens is a unique flowering plant that belongs to the nettle family (Urticaceae). It is commonly known as the Java bush or Java nettle and is native to Southeast Asia, specifically in Java and Sumatra. It is a small shrub that can grow up to 6 feet tall and is commonly used in traditional medicine for its various health…
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Urticaceae
Description Urticaceae, commonly known as the nettle family, is a family of flowering plants that includes over 2,500 species. Some of the most well-known members of this family are the stinging nettles and mulberries. These plants are found all over the world, from tropical rainforests to dry deserts. They are known for their small, often inconspicuous flowers and their often…
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Boehmeria Densiflora
Description Boehmeria Densiflora, commonly known as False Nettle, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the family Urticaceae. This plant is native to North America and can be found in moist areas such as swamps, floodplains, and riverbanks. It is an herbaceous plant that can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The leaves of this…
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Boehmeria Sieboldiana
Description Boehmeria Sieboldiana, commonly known as Japanese false nettle or Siebold’s nettle, is a perennial plant species belonging to the Urticaceae family. It is native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. The plant typically reaches a height of 2-3 feet and a spread of 3-4 feet. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Angiospermae Order Rosales…
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Chlamydacanthus
Description Chlamydacanthus is a genus of plant species that belongs to the Urticaceae family. This unique plant is native to Southeast Asia and occurs mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. The name “Chlamydacanthus” is derived from the Greek words “chlamys” meaning “cloak” and “akantha” meaning “thorn.” This plant has tiny, thorn-like hairs on its leaves and stem, adding to its…
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Elatostema Rugosum
Description Elatostema rugosum is a perennial plant species belonging to the Urticaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Bhutan, Nepal, and India. This plant is also known as the “Nettle-leaved Elatostema” due to its leaves’ resemblance to nettle leaves. Elatostema rugosum is an evergreen plant that can grow up to 50 cm in height.…
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