Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
urens
ID:
900063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Arthur

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Torreya 21: 11 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899398

Common Names

  • Cnidoscolus urens
  • Bull nettle
  • Tread-softly

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Description

Cnidoscolus urens (also called Bull Nettle, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a sprawling habit. It is native to the Americas and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidoscolus urens is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food crop and as a green manure to improve soil fertility.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cnidoscolus urens var. neglectus (Pohl) Lourteig
Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus (Michx.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnidoscolus urens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds of this plant are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidoscolus urens is a perennial shrub native to tropical America. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown directly in the ground in early spring. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.

Where to Find Cnidoscolus urens

Cnidoscolus urens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Cnidoscolus genus

Cnidoscolus aculeatissimus, Cnidoscolus adenochlamys, Cnidoscolus aequatoriensis, Cnidoscolus albibracteatus, Cnidoscolus aurelii, Cnidoscolus byssinus, Cnidoscolus cajamarcensis, Cnidoscolus calcareus, Cnidoscolus calyptratus, Cnidoscolus cervii, Cnidoscolus conicus, Cnidoscolus halteris, Cnidoscolus inaequalis, Cnidoscolus liesneri, Cnidoscolus lombardii, Cnidoscolus longibracteatus, Cnidoscolus magni-gerdtii, Cnidoscolus piranii, Cnidoscolus pteroneurus, Cnidoscolus spathulatus, Cnidoscolus tridentifer, Cnidoscolus urentissimus, Cnidoscolus beckii, Cnidoscolus minarum, Cnidoscolus mitis, Cnidoscolus monsanto, Cnidoscolus pavonianus, Cnidoscolus graminifolius, Cnidoscolus guatimalensis, Cnidoscolus hypokerinus, Cnidoscolus populifolius, Cnidoscolus rupestris, Cnidoscolus megacanthus, Cnidoscolus egregius, Cnidoscolus sinaloensis, Cnidoscolus adenoblepharus, Cnidoscolus fimbriatus, Cnidoscolus orientensis, Cnidoscolus ceballosii, Cnidoscolus rzedowskii, Cnidoscolus calyptrodontus, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Cnidoscolus acrandrus, Cnidoscolus albidus, Cnidoscolus albomaculatus, Cnidoscolus angustidens, Cnidoscolus appendiculatus, Cnidoscolus autlanensis, Cnidoscolus bahianus, Cnidoscolus basiacanthus,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44256: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Charles Arthur (1850-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arthur' in the authors string.