macrophylla is a subspecies of Boehmeria virgata, a flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae.

This herbaceous plant perennial is native to tropical Africa and the western Indian Ocean.

It is characterized by the opposite leaves, spike-like inflorescences, and fruiting perianths with a rounded base.

[2] The fibre of the stem is shiny, white and strong, and is used for making sacks, bags, rough clothes, nets, and rope.

macrophylla has some applications in traditional medicine, including as a tonic, for treating boils and for dermatitis.