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- Bushes
- Spanish Name
- Crespón , ortiga blanca , Tabaquillo
- Common Name
- Flameberry
- Family
- URTICACEAE
- Grows better under partial shade and nearby creeks.
- Seeds are dispersed by frugivorous birds and bats.
- Ornamental for outdoor and indoor gardens and ecological restoration, mainly surrounding water bodies.
- The root is considered to have antihaemorrhagic properties. An infusion of the leaves is said to alleviate erysipelas and on aching joints as a counterirritant.
PROPAGATION: Seeds and cuttings.
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion