Boehmeria longispica
Botanical Information
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Boehmeria |
| Species | longispica |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southeastern China, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Roots and leaves can be eaten cooked. Leaves are used as a fever relief. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 3 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A larger mounding evergreen shrub. |
| Shape | Mounding and clumping. |
| Landscape | Ground cover. |
| Propagation | By seed, division and basal cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Succeeds in warm sandy soil that is very well-drained. |
| Notable Specimens | Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
| Habitat | Swamps and moist hillsides. |
| Colour Description | Bright green foliage with darker green venation. |
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