Urticaceae FAMILY

Urera aurantiaca

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, most, if not all, members of this genus have strongly stinging hairs[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Botanical Description

Urera aurantiaca is a perennial plant that can grow 3 - 4 metres tall. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of fibre.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeS. America - Argentina, Paraguay, southern and central Brazil, Bolivia, Peru.

HabitatNot known