Urena

Urena is the genus of plants, which grow in various tropical and subtropical areas worldwide, although several species are Asian in origin. Some view Urena lobata as a weed, but others make use of its fibre for various purposes. The leaves and flowers are also a famine food in Africa. Its seeds are spread by animals. Fibres obtained from it are used for making coffee sacks in Brazil.

Species
Plants of the World Online currently includes:
 * 1) Urena armitiana
 * 2) Urena australiensis
 * 3) Urena lobata  - type species
 * 4) Urena pedersenii
 * 5) Urena procumbens
 * 6) Urena repanda
 * 7) Urena rigida