Boehmeria radiata

Boehmeria radiata

Native to:
Costa Rica | El Salvador | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Panamá

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Urticaceae
Genus:
Boehmeria
Species:
Boehmeria radiata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and consistent moisture. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI