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Boehmeria densiflora
Scientific Name: Boehmeria densiflora
Family: Urticaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth:
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Boehmeria densiflora
Also known as Mi Hua Zhu Ma (????), Boehmeria densiflora is a species within the genus Boehmeria.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a member of the Urticaceae family, commonly known as nettles. While the text doesn't explicitly mention toxicity, nettles are known to sometimes cause skin irritation due to stinging hairs on their leaves and stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Boehmeria densiflora W. J. Hooker & Arnott
- Family: Urticaceae (Nettle family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Boehmeria boninensis Nakai (mentioned as a synonym but marked with "M&*!")
- Boehmeria penduliflora Weddell ex &*!
- Boehmeria penduliflora var. loochooensis (Wedd.) W.T. Wang
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in Taiwan, including Wulu Valley and Hengchun Tropical Garden in Southern Taiwan.
- Found anchored in marble cliffs in Taroko, Taiwan.
- Observed in Yinhedong, Sindian, Taipei County, Taiwan.
Morphological Characteristics
- Referred to as "False nettle leaves."
- Inflorescence: The text mentions a Boehmeria densiflora inflorescence.
Ecological Role
- Serves as a foodplant for certain butterfly species, including Acraea issoria formosana and Symbrenthia lilaea.
Genetic Information
- The 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence internal transcribed spacer 2, and complete sequence and 28S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence of Boehmeria densiflora have been studied. These genetic sequences can be used for phylogenetic analysis and species identification.
Additional Resources
- Herbarium specimens are available at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K), with specimen number K000741330.
- Information can be found in the Flora of Taiwan 2nd ed., 2 (1996) 199 (Yang, et al.).
- Search for more information in The Plant List, IPNI (International Plant Names Index), Australian Plant Name Index, and NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium.