puheUrticaceae (Nettle family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Waianae Mountains, Oahu)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Early Hawaiians used the fibers from the bark of puhe as cordage for fish nets.Medicially, puhe was used for lepo paakiki (severe constipation).Leaves (Urera glabra)www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4797979303/in/dateposted/The generic name Urera is derived from the Latin uro, burn or sting, in reference to the stinging hairs of some species in this genus.The specific epithet kaalae refers to Kaala, Oahu, the highest point on the island one of the places in the Waianae Range where this species was found.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Urera_kaalae
Also known as P. cecropiifolia. Source of the tasty Amazon Tree Grapes, known by names such as Uvilla and Caimarona. Native to the western Amazon basin, but planted more widely.In context at www.dixpix.ca/Amazon/flora/rosales/index.html
MmakiUrticaceae (Nettle family)Endemic to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Ripe fruits.Mmaki has been used since the early Hawaiians. Dried or fresh leaves are used to make a mild but invigorating and healthy tea and one few commercially available native herbs for consumption. Ripe whitish fruits are bland but edible. NPH 00004nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pipturus_albidus
A species of Yarumo which lines the banks of some tropical rivers. Photo from an island in the Amazon River between Colombia and Peru. In context at www.dixpix.ca/Amazon/flora/rosales/index.html
The white topped foliage of Yarumo Plateado, a feature of the highlands from Colombia to Peru. Photo from a helicopter over the Condor Range near Peru/Ecuador border. In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/rosales/index.html
puhe or HpueUrticaceae (Nettle family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Waianae Mountains, Oahu)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Early Hawaiians used the fibers from the bark of puhe as cordage for fish nets.Medicially, puhe was used for lepo paakiki (severe constipation).Flowers/fruit (Urera kaalae)www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4797978101/in/photostream/EtymologyThe generic name Urera is derived from the Latin uro, burn or sting, in reference to the stinging hairs of some species in this genus.The specific epithet glabra is Latin for smooth or without hairs in reference to the plant having no hairs on the plant.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Urera_glabra
Widespread in the western hemisphere, and maybe the same as B. tomentosa of Asia. A False Nettle with edible leaves, which goes by names such as Ortiga Mansa. Photo from northeastern Colombia. In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/rosales/index.html
Cecropia obtusifolia showing its red floral bracts in the Sarapiqui Valley of Costa Rica. This is one of the species known as Snakewood Tree. In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/rosales/index.html