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Big-Sting Nettle

Urtica dioica

Least Concern

About

The Big-Sting Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a species in the genus Urtica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Urtica dioica (Big-Sting Nettle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chichicaste

French grande ortie, ortie dioïque

German Grosse Brennessel

Portuguese urtiga

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Big-Sting Nettle?

The scientific name of Big-Sting Nettle is Urtica dioica. It belongs to the genus Urtica.

What is the conservation status of Big-Sting Nettle?

Big-Sting Nettle (Urtica dioica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Big-Sting Nettle live?

Big-Sting Nettle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Iceland, Japan.

What family does Big-Sting Nettle belong to?

Big-Sting Nettle (Urtica dioica) belongs to the genus Urtica, which is part of the taxonomic family Urticaceae.

Is Big-Sting Nettle endangered?

No, Big-Sting Nettle (Urtica dioica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Big-Sting Nettle belong to?

Big-Sting Nettle (Urtica dioica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Big-Sting Nettle?

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