Phenax sonneratii
Asian Ghostweed
Also known as: Boehmeria vialis Casar. ex Wedd. +12 more
- Boehmeria vialis Casar. ex Wedd.
- Gesnouinia boehmerioides Miq.
- Gymnogyne elongata (Fisch. ex J.Jacq.) Didr.
- Parietaria sonneratii Poir.
- Phenax sonneratii var. angustifolius Wedd.
- Phenax sonneratii var. mycrophylla Mattos
- Phenax sonneratii var. sonneratii
- Phenax vulgaris Wedd.
- Pouzolzia conulifera Friis & Jellis
- Pouzolzia sonneratii (Poir.) Gaudich.
- Procris sonneratii (Poir.) Spreng.
- Urtica blitum Salzm. ex Wedd.
- Urtica semiserrata Sm. ex Wedd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Urticaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in North America and South America, Phenax sonneratii (commonly known as Asian Ghostweed) is a shrub belonging to the Urticaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
French Guiana, Gulf of Guinea Is., Jamaica, Leeward Is., Myanmar, Windward Is.