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petite ortie, ortie brûlante

Urtica urens

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, Namibia, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Species

Urtica urens (petite ortie, ortie brûlante)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ortiga

French petite ortie, ortie brûlante

German Kleine Brennnessel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of petite ortie, ortie brûlante?

The scientific name of petite ortie, ortie brûlante is Urtica urens. It belongs to the genus Urtica.

What is the conservation status of petite ortie, ortie brûlante?

petite ortie, ortie brûlante (Urtica urens) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does petite ortie, ortie brûlante live?

petite ortie, ortie brûlante is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, Namibia, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia.

What family does petite ortie, ortie brûlante belong to?

petite ortie, ortie brûlante (Urtica urens) belongs to the genus Urtica, which is part of the taxonomic family Urticaceae.

Is petite ortie, ortie brûlante endangered?

Yes, petite ortie, ortie brûlante (Urtica urens) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does petite ortie, ortie brûlante belong to?

petite ortie, ortie brûlante (Urtica urens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of petite ortie, ortie brûlante?

The closest relatives of petite ortie, ortie brûlante in the genus Urtica include grande ortie, ortie dioïque, Roman nettle, Kievan nettle.