Urticaceae FAMILY

Laportea grossa

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

The plant is covered with stinging hairs that cause a sharp, burning sting that lasts a while and can cause temporary redness on the skin^[1].

Cultivation Details

HabitEvergreen Perennial

Growth—

Requires a position in light to heavy shade^[1]. Prefers a moist but well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil^[1].

Propagation

Seed - best sown in a shaded position as soon as it is ripe, only just covering the seed. Cuttings root easily in about 2 weeks^[1]. Division of rooted stems. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Laportea+grossa>

Pollinators

Data unavailable

References

[1]PlantZAfrica.com — http://www.plantzafrica.com ↩︎An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.