Smallspike False Nettle

Scientific Name: Boehmeria cylindrica (L.) Sw.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Urticales / Urticaceae / Boehmeria Jacq./ Boehmeria cylindrica (L.) Sw.

Smallspike False Nettle
General Information
Usda SymbolBOCY
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsBOCY

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Smallspike False Nettle.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.1
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormBunch
Growth RateModerate
Height, Mature (feet)3.9
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanModerate
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed per Pound325000
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Smallspike False Nettle

Smallspike False Nettle

Smallspike False Nettle

Smallspike False Nettle

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