laportea

• Nome próprio que designa o gênero de plantas principalmente tropicais da família Urticaceae, incluindo ervas ou arbustos urticantes.

A proper noun referring to a genus of mostly tropical stinging herbs or trees in the nettle family (Urticaceae).

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1. Stinging plant genusC2formalscientific

   A genus of mostly tropical stinging herbs or trees, commonly known as nettles.

   Gênero de plantas urticantes

   • Laportea species are found in tropical regions around the world.
   • The stinging hairs of Laportea can cause severe skin irritation.
   • Botanists classify Laportea within the Urticaceae family.