How to Identify Urticaceae
Urticaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 123 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Urticaceae Species
Parietaria pensylvanica Muhl. ex Willd.
Parietaria pensylvanica Muhl. ex Willd.
Pennsylvania pellitory (Parietaria pensylvanica) is a nettle-family annual flowe…
Urera baccifera (L.) Gaudich.
Urera baccifera (L.) Gaudich.
Urera baccifera, the scratchbush, is a nettle-family flowering shrub or small tr…
Urtica urens L.
Urtica urens L.
Urtica urens L. is an annual monoecious nettle native to Eurasia and North Afric…
Forsskaolea tenacissima L.
Forsskaolea tenacissima L.
Forsskaolea tenacissima is a small woody annual arid-region plant that livestock…
Dendrocnide meyeniana (Walp.) Chew
Dendrocnide meyeniana (Walp.) Chew
Dendrocnide meyeniana, the poisonous wood nettle, is a stinging urticaceous tree…
⚠️ Poisonous
Soleirolia soleirolii (Req.) Dandy
Soleirolia soleirolii (Req.) Dandy
Soleirolia soleirolii, also called Baby's-tears, is a creeping, moisture-loving …
Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd.
Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd.
Pilea nummulariifolia (creeping charlie) is a perennial evergreen herb that can …
Urtica sykesii Grosse-Veldm. & Weigend
Urtica sykesii Grosse-Veldm. & Weigend
Urtica sykesii is a perennial stinging nettle native to Australia (Victoria) and…
Urtica thunbergiana Siebold & Zucc.
Urtica thunbergiana Siebold & Zucc.
Urtica thunbergiana (Japanese nettle) is a stinging perennial herb from East Asi…
⚠️ Poisonous
Urtica chamaedryoides Pursh
Urtica chamaedryoides Pursh
Heartleaf nettle (Urtica chamaedryoides) is a stinging flowering nettle native t…
Touchardia latifolia Gaudich.
Touchardia latifolia Gaudich.
Touchardia latifolia, or olonā, is a Hawaiian endemic plant cultivated for stron…
Debregeasia longifolia (Burm.fil.) Wedd.
Debregeasia longifolia (Burm.fil.) Wedd.
Debregeasia longifolia is a large wild shrub with multiple practical uses found …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Urticaceae?
Urticaceae plants belong to the Rosales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 123 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Urticaceae?
Urticaceae is classified in the order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 123 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Urticaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Urticaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Urticaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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