Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya

Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya

Native to:
Bangladesh | Cambodia | India | Laos | Myanmar | Nepal | Sri Lanka | Vietnam

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Urticaceae
Genus:
Boehmeria
Species:
Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Light promotes germination. Seeds benefit from surface sowing with light coverage and consistent moisture.

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