Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dioica
ID:
417284

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 984 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416616

Common Names

  • Urtica dioica
  • Common Nettle
  • Stinging Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Urtica dioica eu-dioica Selander [invalid]
  • Urtica dioica vulgaris Wedd. [invalid]
  • Urtica dioica latifolia Ledeb. [invalid]
  • Urtica dioica ramosa Neuman [unknown]

Description

Urtica dioica (also called Common Nettle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica dioica is used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural dye. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Urtica dioica sub. sondenii (Simmons) Hyl.
Urtica dioica sub. afghanica Chrtek
Urtica dioica sub. kurdistanica Chrtek
Urtica dioica sub. gansuensis C.J.Chen
Urtica dioica sub. dioica
Urtica dioica var. hispida (Lam. ex DC.) Tausch ex Ott
Urtica dioica var. sarmatica Zapał.
Urtica dioica var. holosericea Fr.
Urtica dioica var. glabrata (Clem.) Asch. & Graebn.
Urtica dioica sub. pubescens (Ledeb.) Domin
Urtica dioica sub. subinermis (R.Uechtr.) Weigend

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urtica dioica has small, greenish-white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica dioica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Urtica dioica

Urtica dioica is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Urtica dioica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica dioica?

Urtica dioica

What type of plant is Urtica dioica?

It is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae.

Where is Urtica dioica found?

It is found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Urtica genus

Urtica domingensis, Urtica australis, Urtica atrovirens, Urtica aspera, Urtica ballotifolia, Urtica dioica, Urtica bullata, Urtica cannabina, Urtica bianorii, Urtica chamaedryoides, Urtica rupestris, Urtica rubricaulis, Urtica sansibarica, Urtica simensis, Urtica papuana, Urtica portosanctana, Urtica pilulifera, Urtica wallichiana, Urtica urens, Urtica incisa, Urtica ferox, Urtica fragilis, Urtica galeopsifolia, Urtica membranacea, Urtica membranifolia, Urtica oblongata, Urtica neubaueri, Urtica morifolia, Urtica lobata, Urtica leptophylla, Urtica laurifolia, Urtica magellanica, Urtica kioviensis, Urtica lalibertadensis, Urtica urentivelutina, Urtica gracilis, Urtica berteroana, Urtica echinata, Urtica flabellata, Urtica glomerulaeflora, Urtica macbridei, Urtica masafuerae, Urtica mexicana, Urtica subincisa, Urtica gracilenta, Urtica platyphylla, Urtica trichantha, Urtica massaica, Urtica spathulata, Urtica circularis,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260630-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.