Laportea peduncularis
Laportea peduncularis | |
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Laportea peduncularis from Karkloof area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
Laportea peduncularis latidens from Athlone Park, Amanzimtoti, South Africa | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Urticaceae |
Genus: | Laportea |
Species: | L. peduncularis |
Binomial name | |
Laportia peduncularis | |
Laportea peduncularis, the River Nettle, is a herbaceous plant in the family Urticaceae. It is consumed for its anti-inflammatory effects.[1]
References
- ↑ Pooley, E. (1998). A Field Guide to Wild Flowers; KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. ISBN 0-620-21500-3.
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