Debregaisea longifolia (Urticaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Debregaisea longifolia
Evergreen shrub
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The Debregaisea longifolia plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Urticaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. velutina. Gaud.

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Latin Name:  Debregaisea longifolia
Family:  Urticaceae
Author:  (Burm.f.)Wedd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mainly found on old cultivated land to 2100 metres in the Himalayas[146].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a fertile well-drained loam with some shelter at the hottest part of the day[200]. Not very hardy in Britain, it requires greenhouse protection[1]. It might be possible to grow this plant outdoors in the mildest areas of the country, especially if it is given the protection of a warm wall.

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