Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thunbergiana
ID:
1227563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(3): 214 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226901

Common Names

  • Urtica thunbergiana
  • Thunberg's Nettle
  • Japanese Nettle

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Description

Urtica thunbergiana (also called Thunberg's Nettle, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb with lanceolate leaves, native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist deciduous forests, scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Urtica thunbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and delicate flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Urtica thunbergiana sub. silvatica K.Becker & Weigend
Urtica thunbergiana sub. dentata (Hand.-Mazz.) K.Becker & Weigend
Urtica thunbergiana sub. perserrata K.Becker & Weigend
Urtica thunbergiana sub. thunbergiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urtica thunbergiana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica thunbergiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Urtica thunbergiana

Urtica thunbergiana is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady forests. It can also be found in cultivation in many parts of the world.

Urtica thunbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica thunbergiana?

Urtica thunbergiana

What is the common name of Urtica thunbergiana?

Thunberg's nettle

What is the natural habitat of Urtica thunbergiana?

Grassy areas in open woodlands

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

Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:857960-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.