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Dwarf nettle

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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Species

Urtica urens (Dwarf nettle)

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 Dwarf nettle?

The scientific name of Dwarf nettle is Urtica urens. It belongs to the genus Urtica.

What is the conservation status of Dwarf nettle?

Dwarf nettle (Urtica urens) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dwarf nettle live?

Dwarf nettle 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 Dwarf nettle belong to?

Dwarf nettle (Urtica urens) belongs to the genus Urtica, which is part of the taxonomic family Urticaceae.

Is Dwarf nettle endangered?

Yes, Dwarf nettle (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 Dwarf nettle belong to?

Dwarf nettle (Urtica urens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Dwarf nettle?

The closest relatives of Dwarf nettle in the genus Urtica include Big-Sting Nettle, Kievan nettle, Roman nettle.