Dendrocnide excelsa
Also known as: Laportea gigas Wedd. +5 more
- Laportea gigas Wedd.
- Urera excelsa Wedd.
- Urera rotundifolia Wedd.
- Urtica gigas A.Cunn. ex Heward
- Urtica gigas A.Cunn. ex Wedd.
- Urticastrum gigas (Wedd.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Urticaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Dendrocnide excelsa is a tree within the Urticaceae family. It originates in Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
East Himalaya