Urera trinervis (Hochst.) Friis & Immelman
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Robust climber, sometimes creeping among rocks. Stems softly woody, with wide spongy pith or hollow in centre, with large leaf scars on young branches, up to 100 mm in diameter at base. Bark longitudinally striate, brown to purplish. Leaves elliptic to very broadly elliptic, 63-120 x 40-65 mm, apex acute to long- or short-attenuate, base cuneate, truncate or slightly cordate, margin entire, main veins prominent, side veins scalariform, glabrous, often discolorous; petiole 20-50 mm long, glabrous or with a few large stinging hairs, often mounted on protuberances; stipules early caducous, ±7 mm long. Female inflorescence lax, paniculate, ±20 mm long, with small cymose clusters of flowers; peduncle with a few stinging hairs. Male inflorescence lax, paniculate, ±65 mm long, with flowers densely clustered at intervals along axes and branches of inflorescence; peduncle mostly with a few stinging hairs. Female flowers sessile; perianth cylindrical, with constriction at apex, with 4 blunt but clearly marked teeth, glabrous, ±1 mm long. Male flowers on pedicels up to 1 mm long, glabrous, ±1.75 mm in diameter. Achenes glabrous, 1.5-2.0 mm long, without markings, enclosed in persisting, accrescent, fleshy, orange perianth. From: Friis, I; Immelman, KL. 2001. Urticaceae. Fl. S. Africa 9: 1-34. [CC BY]

Perennial climber, 3-10 m high. Leaves alternate, elliptic to ovate, glabrous above, elongated cystoliths present, pubescent or scattered hairs below, base cuneate or slightly cordate, margins entire; petioles up to 50 mm long; stipules brown, ± 10 mm long. Inflorescence lax, paniculate; peduncle with stinging hairs. Flowers unisexual. Male flowers on pedicels ± 1 mm long, glabrous, 4-merous, up to 1.75 mm in diam. Female flowers sessile; tepals 4, perianth cylindrical, ± 1 mm long. Flowering time Oct., Nov. Fruit an achene, ± 2 mm long, enclosed in fleshy, orange perianth, stipitate. From: Madlokazi, N; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Urticaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1581-1586. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

A climber in coastal or riverine forest, especially near margins and in clearings, or sprawling in forest margins and among boulders. From: Friis, I; Immelman, KL. 2001. Urticaceae. Fl. S. Africa 9: 1-34. [CC BY]

Forests; Indigenous Forests, Sub-Escarpment Savanna. From: Madlokazi, N; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Urticaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1581-1586. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

In South Africa it occurs in KwaZulu-Natal and as far south as Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape, restricted to areas near the coast; also from Ghana through central Africa to Ethiopia, through East Africa to South Africa. From: Friis, I; Immelman, KL. 2001. Urticaceae. Fl. S. Africa 9: 1-34. [CC BY]

Altitude

15 to 610 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Urera trinervis (Hochst.) Friis & Immelman
Synonym(s)

Elatostema trinerve Hochst.


Urera cameroonensis Wedd.


Urera usambarensis Rendle


Urera woodii N.E.Br.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

ORDER Rosales

GENUS Urera

SPECIES trinervis

183 results for Urera trinervis (Hochst.) Friis & Immelman

Specimen records

Barcode: NH0699008-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 1872 | 1968-12-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngoye Forest.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0063228-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, PCV, 1197 | 1976-5-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hawaan Forest. ± 10km north of Durban, at Umhlanga Rocks.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0077751-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 1432 | 1983-10-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, River Trail.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0113763-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 1694 | 1991-12-31

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Lusikisiki, Egosa, forest entered from Mpondombini side along major path.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0372381-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 1872 | 1968-12-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NGOYE FOR.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0372376-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 312 | 1964-12-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; SORDWANA BAY NAT. PA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0084467-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 1256 | 1985-12-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngoye Forest Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0372373-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9245 | 1969-11-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UVONGO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0626466-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 305 | 1982-10-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMTAMVUNA NAT. RES.; PONT TRAIL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0372382-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8529 | 1969-5-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; NTAFUFU

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0892279-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS03879 | 2002-8-23

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Caguba (Port St. Johns).

General notes: Tropical. Steep slope. Fairly abundant. Pasture. Voucher: photo.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0051815-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5574 | 1965-1-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Inanda District. La Lucia.

General notes: Dune bush forest. Climber up to 17in. circumference stem, twisted. Female flowers. Fruits orange.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0044381-0 Collector(s) & number: Dohse, A, 283 | 1956-5-4

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlanga Rocks.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0672310-0 Collector(s) & number: Balkwill, K, 2226 | 1984-11-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMZINTO DIST.; VERNON CROOKES N. R.; HIDDEN VALLEY.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0001529-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 1803 | 1803-2-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umzinyati Falls.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0560384-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 37800 (cult) | 1992-3-7

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei Coast. Dwessa Forest.

General notes: Subtropical Forest. Epiphytic in tree. Roots clinging to bark. Cultivated at Kirstenbosch, cuttings originally collected 21/4/1979.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0052393-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5473 | 1964-11-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa District. Dukuduku (Futululu).

General notes: Forest margin. Climber.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0372378-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8386 | 1969-2-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, WINGFIELD; UMGWAGHUMBI RIVER; ON CLIFF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0499615-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, PCV, 1197 | 1976-5-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; UMHLANGA ROCKS; HAWAAN FOREST 10 KM. N. OF DURBAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0891098-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS03144 | 2002-7-5

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mount Thesiger.

General notes: Vegetation type: Tropical. Steep slope. Biotic effect: pasture. Fairly rare. Voucher: photo.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0372379-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3137 | 1966-3-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INANDA DIST.; HAWAAN BUSH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0042713-0 Collector(s) & number: Dohse, A, 251 | 1955-9-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlanga Rocks.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0056809-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3137 | 1966-3-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Inanda District. Hawaan Bush Forest.

General notes: Forest. Canopy climber. Stem up to 10cm diameter. Slash cream with marked red longitudinal stripes (soft).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0052198-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, 312 | 1964-12-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District. Sordwana Bay.

General notes: Forest along swamp. Creeper on trees. Leaves fleshy, grey-green. Flowers 4-nate. Stamens 4, opposite perianth.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0372372-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 12208 | 1912-7-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BLUFF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108198-0 Collector(s) & number: Topliss, DJ, s.n. (NH0108198-0) | 1985-12-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dlinza Forest. Eshowe.

General notes: Scandent climber on forest edge.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0155220-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, PCV, 1197 | 1976-5-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hawaan Forest. ± 10km north of Durban, at Umhlanga Rocks.

General notes: White sandy soil. Creeper.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0699009-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, 41 | 1961-2-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini District. Ngoya Forest. Forest fringe above camp.

General notes: Forest fringe above camp. Climber with "attachment roots" to tree stems. No tendrils.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0894540-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS02331 | 2002-4-14

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mzimvubu River, (Port St Johns).

General notes: Tropical Forest. Slope: steep. Fairly abundant. Photo.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0033158-0 Collector(s) & number: Haycroft, JC, s.n. (NH33158) | 1940-12-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlanga District. La Lucia Bush.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0699007-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8529 | 1969-5-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Ntafufu.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0059405-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8386 | 1969-2-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Wingfield. Umgwaghumbi River on cliff.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0985714-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00773 | 2001-11-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mondusi Forest.

General notes: Tropical. Oval-shaped leaves with clear veins. Roots sprung all over the stems onto other trees. 3 components: leaves, stems, roots. Voucher: photo.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0053184-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5120 | 1965-5-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District; Isipingo North.

General notes: Scandent shrub at side of track through dune forest. Occasional. Adventitious roots produced at intervals along some stems. Altitude - ca.30ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0014142-0 Collector(s) & number: Green, s.n. (NH14142) | 1912-7-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Durban.

General notes: Flower: green. (12208 Wood).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0134307-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 3327 | 2008-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ugu District Municipality Area. Umzumbe Municipality Area. KwaDweshula Village. Ntimbankulu Forest. South western part of the forest.

General notes: Biome: forest. Habitat: hill slope. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well-drained. Soil type: loam. Lithology: granite. Exposure: partial shade. Aspect: SE. Slope: steep. Biotic effect: disturbed. Life form: scrambler, c. 1m. Plant features: Flowers cream. Fruits red when matured. Occurrence: Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0892884-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00503 | 2001-11-14

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ± 15 km from Mbazwana on road to Kosi Bay.

General notes: Tropical. Moderate slope. Light brown to grey bark which is coarse feeling. 3 components: leaves, stems, roots.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0125713-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 3044 | 1995-12-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei, Port St. Johns, Mount Sullivan, river road.

General notes: Forest edge, well drained soil, Natal sandstone. Partial sun. Climber to 4m. Leaves glossy green, veins paler. Fruit green to red. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572653-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 9737 | 1984-3-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay area (south): Mtantaweni.

General notes: In drained former Swamp Forest. Massive climber into canopy. Stems with adventitous aerial roots. Locally very common. More frequently on lower (or collapsed) tree.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0040047-0 Collector(s) & number: Lawn, JG, 1747 | 1950-11-4

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District. Below reservoir on Umlalazi River. Eshowe.

General notes: Creeper with long rope-like stem which climbs trees.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0699006-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9245 | 1969-11-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Uvongo.

General notes: Kloof bush.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0118399-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 2156 | 1992-11-24

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Port St. Johns, Mount Sullivan, river road.

General notes: Well drained forest edge, soil, Table Mountain Sandstone. Partial sun, southern aspect, moderate slope, roadside. 3m climber. Leathery, glossy, deep green leaves. Fruit red. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0372383-0 Collector(s) & number: Pegler, AM, 1533 | 1910-1-15

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ST. JOHNS; ROAD TO LIGHT HOUSE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0372375-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 41 | 1961-2-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; NGOYA FOR.; ABOVE CAMP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Barcode: BNRH0001280 | Collector(s) & number: Tony Abbott , Unkown | 2010-03-29

South Africa , KwaZulu-Natal

Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record

Plant occurence records per dataset

Plant occurence records per year

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Urticaceae Madlokazi, N; Bredenkamp, CL

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1581-1586

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2001

FLORA

Urticaceae Friis, I; Immelman, KL

Flora of Southern Africa 9: 1-34

1991

FLORA

157. Urticaceae Friis, I

Flora Zambesiaca 9(6)79-116

1989

FLORA

Urtcaceae Friis, I

Flora of Tropical East Africa Urticaceae: 1-62

A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam

1987

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Friis, I; Immelman, KL; Wilmot-Dear, CM

Nordic Journal of Botany 7: 126-126

1985

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Friis, I

Nordic Journal of Botany 5:

No results found for Urera trinervis (Hochst.) Friis & Immelman

Status

Status and criteria

NE

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