Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongata
ID:
417790

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.J.Koch ex Maly

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Steiermark : 63 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417122



Common Names

  • Oblong Nettle
  • Oblong Urtica
  • Oblongata Nettle


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Urtica oblongata are small, greenish-white and clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica oblongata 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 oblongata

Urtica oblongata 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 oblongata FAQ

What are the common names of Urtica oblongata?

Urtica oblongata is commonly known as the Oblong Nettle.

What is the growth habit of Urtica oblongata?

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

What are the uses of Urtica oblongata?

Urtica oblongata 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

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Koch (1759-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koch' in the authors string.
Joseph Karl Maly (1797-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:857781-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.