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bull-nettle

Cnidoscolus urens

Least Concern

About

The bull-nettle (Cnidoscolus urens) is a species in the genus Cnidoscolus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Cnidoscolus urens (bull-nettle)

Names in Other Languages

German brennende Weißnessel

Similar Species in Cnidoscolus

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cabbage-star

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

Not Evaluated

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chilte

Cnidoscolus elasticus

Vulnerable

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White Chilte

Cnidoscolus tepiquensis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bull-nettle?

The scientific name of bull-nettle is Cnidoscolus urens. It belongs to the genus Cnidoscolus.

What is the conservation status of bull-nettle?

bull-nettle (Cnidoscolus urens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bull-nettle live?

bull-nettle is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What family does bull-nettle belong to?

bull-nettle (Cnidoscolus urens) belongs to the genus Cnidoscolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

Is bull-nettle endangered?

No, bull-nettle (Cnidoscolus urens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does bull-nettle belong to?

bull-nettle (Cnidoscolus urens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of bull-nettle?

The closest relatives of bull-nettle in the genus Cnidoscolus include cabbage-star, chilte, White Chilte.