Family: Urticaceae
Author: (Jacq.) Gaudich. ex Griseb.
Bibliography: Fl. Brit. W. I.: 154 (1859)
Year: 1859
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Urera
Vegetable: False
Observations: Mexico to Trop. America
Description
The Flameberry, known scientifically as Urera caracasana, is a vibrant member of the Urticaceae family. Recognizable for its striking appearance, this plant is found in various regions, stretching from Mexico down through Tropical America. Its origins and botanical classification were first detailed in the mid-19th century, with authoritative contributions by the botanist Jacquin and further refined by Gaudichaud and Grisebach in “Flora of the British West Indies,” published in 1859.
This fascinating plant species thrives in tropical climates, showcasing the resilience and adaptability characteristic of many flora in the Urticaceae family. The Flameberry is an exemplary specimen within its family, offering insights into the biological diversity and ecological significance of tropical plant species.
Common Names
Eng: flameberry
Por: urtiga, urtiga-branca, urtiga-cipó
En: Flameberry
Pt: Urtiga branca, Urtiga cipó, Urtiga, Urtiga-branca, Urtiga-cipó
Es: Crespón, Ortiga, Ortiga de Montaña
Synonyms
- Urtica tiliifolia (Kunth)
- Urtica corallina (Liebm.)
- Urera caracasana var. tomentosa (Wedd.)
- Urera caracasana var. subpeltata ((Miq.) Wedd.)
- Urera capitata var. pavonii (Wedd.)
- Urera subpeltata var. morifolia (Miq.)
- Urera caracasana var. mitis (Wedd.)
- Urera caracasana var. miquelii ((Wedd.) Wedd.)
- Urera magna (Britton)
- Urera densiflora (Miq.)
- Urera subpeltata (Miq.)
- Urtica chichicaztli (Sessé & Moc.)
- Urtica caracasana (Jacq.)
- Urtica ulmifolia (Kunth)
- Urtica mitis (Vell.)
- Urera mitis (Miq.)
- Urera jacquinii var. ulmifolia ((Kunth) Wedd.)
- Urera jacquinii var. miquelii (Wedd.)
- Urera jacquinii var. corallina ((Liebm.) Wedd.)
- Urera jacquinii var. tomentosa (Wedd.)
- Urera jacquinii var. subpeltata ((Miq.) Wedd.)
- Urtica alceifolia (Poir.)
- Urera corallina ((Liebm.) Wedd.)
- Urera acuminata (Miq.)
- Urera jacquinii (Wedd.)
- Urera alceifolia ((Poir.) Gaudich. ex B.D.Jacks.)
Distribution
- Argentina Northeast (native)
- Argentina Northwest (native)
- Belize (native)
- Brazil North (native)
- Brazil Northeast (native)
- Brazil South (native)
- Brazil Southeast (native)
- Brazil West-Central (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- El Salvador (native)
- French Guiana (native)
- Guatemala (native)
- Guyana (native)
- Honduras (native)
- Jamaica (native)
- Leeward Is. (native)
- Mexico Central (native)
- Mexico Gulf (native)
- Mexico Northeast (native)
- Mexico Northwest (native)
- Mexico Southeast (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- Nicaragua (native)
- Panamá (native)
- Paraguay (native)
- Peru (native)
- Puerto Rico (native)
- Suriname (native)
- Trinidad-Tobago (native)
- Venezuela (native)
- Windward Is. (native)
- Galápagos (introduced)
- New Caledonia (introduced)
Additional Images
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Flower
Taken Aug 9, 2014 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Taken Nov 16, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Taken Nov 16, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Taken Nov 11, 2022 by Naomi Velásquez (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Nov 17, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Taken Nov 17, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Taken Oct 29, 2022 by Roshan Tailor (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 1, 2021 by Gonzalez Arce (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 22, 2021 by Roque Valdovinos Ana Luisa (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Oct 29, 2022 by Roshan Tailor (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 16, 2022 by Cavalcanti Letícia (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 11, 2022 by Naomi Velásquez (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 1, 2021 by Gonzalez Arce (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 1, 2021 by Gonzalez Arce (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jul 20, 2012 by AMAP Lab – Guyane 2022 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 20, 2012 by AMAP Lab – Guyane 2022 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 20, 2012 by AMAP Lab – Guyane 2022 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 20, 2012 by AMAP Lab – Guyane 2022 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – O. Vargas (cc-by-nc-sa)
Bark
Taken Nov 16, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Taken Nov 16, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Taken Nov 17, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2984335)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856982-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Urera caracasana (Jacq.) Gaudich. ex Griseb.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Tree, Shrub