Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
417734

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 66 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417066

Common Names

  • Ferox Nettle
  • Ferox Urtica
  • Ferox Stinging Nettle

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Description

Urtica ferox (also called Giant Nettle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It has small greenish-white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica ferox is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It can also be used for timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urtica ferox has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered together in small groups. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica ferox is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be pruned back to keep it neat and tidy, and it will respond well to fertilizers. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Urtica ferox

Urtica ferox is native to parts of Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Urtica ferox FAQ

What are the common names of Urtica ferox?

Urtica ferox is commonly known as the Ferocious Nettle.

What is the growth habit of Urtica ferox?

Urtica ferox is an annual herb with a prostrate to ascending habit.

What are the uses of Urtica ferox?

Urtica ferox is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

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

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:857569-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.