Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kioviensis
ID:
417850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rogow.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 16: 324 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417182

Common Names

  • Stinging Nettle
  • Kiovi Nettle
  • Kiovi Urtica

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Description

Urtica kioviensis (also called Kiovia 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 kioviensis is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urtica kioviensis is a small, yellowish-white, four-petaled flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica kioviensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two months during the growing season.

Where to Find Urtica kioviensis

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

Urtica kioviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica kioviensis?

Urtica kioviensis

What is the common name of Urtica kioviensis?

Kiev Nettle

What is the natural habitat of Urtica kioviensis?

It is native to Ukraine

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,

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