Laportea ruderalis
Laportea ruderalis
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Christmas I., Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Gilbert Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Line Is., Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Guinea, Northern Mariana Islands, Philippines, Phoenix Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Urticaceae
- Genus:
- Laportea
- Species:
- Laportea ruderalis
- USDA Symbol:
- LARU4
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, forested areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil and keep warm.