Boehmeria tricuspis

Physical Characteristics

Boehmeria tricuspis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

Febrifuge The leaves are used as a medicine for relieving internal fever[266].

Known Hazards

Although members of the nettle family, plants in this genus do not have stinging hairs[235].