Boehmeria depauperata Wedd. Was independently described in the same year as Boehmeria glomerulifera Miq., - each was based on a different duplicate of the same collection. The exact month of publication (and therefore priority) cannot be ascertained for either name, but Boehmeria glomerulifera is maintained here in line with the Flora of China[, ].

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General Information

Boehmeria glomerulifera is an evergreen shrub or small tree with an erect to more or less scrambling growth habit. The stems eventually become fairly robust, the plant growing from 1 - 8 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for its useful fibre, which is used locally.
The species is known from several hundred collections, and occurs in innumerable locations and in a wide range of habitats. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

Although members of the nettle family, plants in this genus do not have stinging hairs[].

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - south China, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea

Habitat

Shade in the understory of moist evergreen or mixed primary or secondary forest or forest edges, often riverine, often calcareous rock, on banks of rivers and streams; scrubland limestone at cliff base; at elevations from 100 - 1,700 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	4.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Species in this genus generally succeed in a warm sandy soil[] that is very well-drained[].
This species can be either dioecious or monoecious[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

A fibre is obtained from the stem. It is of excellent quality[]. Very tenacious[].

Propagation

Seed - sow in pots and only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out when at least 20cm tall.
Division. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted straight into their permanent positions whilst smaller clumps are best planted in a nursery until they are growing away well.
Layering.
Basal cuttings. Harvest new shoots when they are about 10 - 15cm long with plenty of underground stem. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade until they are rooting well.

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