Boehmeria japonica is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family (Urticaceae).

It native to eastern Asia, where it is found in China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

[2] Its natural habitat is extremely variable, being found in areas that range from wet to dry, and from shaded to open.

[4] Boehmeria japonica is a highly morphologically variable species across it range, due to the presence of both apomixis and polyploidy.

[2] They are: It is used for making ropes and cloth, as agricultural fodder, and medicinally to relieve fever.