Rousselia humilis
Shineseed
Also known as: Lithocnide lappulacea (Sw.) Raf. +5 more
- Lithocnide lappulacea (Sw.) Raf.
- Lithocnides lappulacea (Sw.) Raf.
- Rousselia lappulacea (Sw.) Gaudich.
- Rousselia lappulacea var. fruticulosa Wedd.
- Urtica humilis Sw.
- Urtica lappulacea Sw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Urticaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Rousselia humilis (commonly known as Shineseed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Urticaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Puerto Rico, Windward Is.