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Hawai'i false nettle

Boehmeria grandis (Hook. & Arn.) A.Heller
Hawai'i false nettle
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Boehmeria grandis (Hawai'i false nettle) is a flowering plant in the Urticaceae family, native to the Hawaiian Islands. It thrives in mesic to wet forest environments, often near streams, on ridges, and in valley floors. It has been observed in Makaua Gulch on Oʻahu.

Description

Boehmeria grandis, also known as ʻakolea, is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae. It is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and is typically found in mesic to wet forest habitats. The plant grows in a range of locations, including along streams, on ridges, and in valley floors. It is known to occur in Makaua Gulch on Oʻahu. The species was first described in 1896.

Other common names

Hawai'i false nettle

Distribution

Hawaii · Mauritius · Réunion

Synonyms

Urtica grandisRamium grandeBoehmeria amplissimaBoehmeria grandis var. cuneataBoehmeria grandis var. kauaiensisBoehmeria stipularis

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