Laportea grossa
Laportea grossa (Wedd.) Chew
Laportea grossa, known as spotted nettle, is a member of the Urticaceae family and one of 31 species in the genus Laportea. It is native to parts of Africa, including Angola, the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Northern Provinces. The plant is found in shaded habitats such as coastal and escarpment forests, closed woodlands, and along streambanks from George through the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, to southern Mozambique. The young leaves of this species are used as a cooked vegetable.
Description
Laportea grossa is a species in the Urticaceae family, commonly called the nettle family. It is distributed across several regions in southern Africa, including Angola, the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Northern Provinces. This plant thrives in shaded environments such as coastal and escarpment forests, closed woodlands, and along streambanks. Its range extends from George through the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, to southern Mozambique. The species is utilized locally for its edible young leaves, which are cooked and consumed as a vegetable.
Distribution
Angola · Cape Provinces · KwaZulu-Natal · Northern Provinces
Synonyms
Urtica grossaFleurya grossa
