Urera rzedowskii (Chichicastillo)

Urera rzedowskii (Chichicastillo) lime green tiny flower clusters, close up of round granular buds.
Urera rzedowskii (Chichicastillo) lime green clusters of tiny round buds attached to a woody stem.

Botanical name: Urera rzedowskii

Common names: Chichicastillo, Ortiga

Family: Urticaceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

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Urera rzedowskii (Chichicastillo) green leaves close up showing clear textured veins and jagged leaf edges
Urera rzedowskii (Chichicastillo) green leaves with visible veins and serrated margins captured in a close shot


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