Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urens
ID:
417616

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416948



Common Names

  • Burning Nettle
  • Burning Urtica
  • Urens Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Urtica atlantica Blume [unknown]
  • Urtica cubensis Klotzsch ex Herder [unknown]
  • Urtica quadristipulata Dulac [unknown]
  • Urtica parvula Blume [unknown]
  • Urtica ovalifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Urtica minor Garsault [invalid]
  • Urtica monoica Gilib. [invalid]
  • Urtica trianae Rusby [unknown]
  • Urtica minor Lam. [unknown]
  • Urtica urens lanceolata E.Nilsson [unknown]

Description

Urtica urens (also called Small Nettle, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 30 cm 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 urens 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

The flowers of Urtica urens are small, greenish-white and appear in late winter or early spring. The seeds are small, flattened and winged, and the seedlings are small, with a single taproot and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urtica urens 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 urens

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

Urtica urens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urtica urens?

Urtica urens

What is the common name of Urtica urens?

Dwarf Nettle

Where is Urtica urens found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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:857987-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.