Cnidoscolus stimulosus
Bull Nettle, Finger Rot
Also known as: Bivonea stimulosa (Michx.) Raf. +5 more
- Bivonea stimulosa (Michx.) Raf.
- Cnidoscolus michauxii Pohl
- Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus (Michx.) Govaerts
- Jatropha stimulosa Michx.
- Jatropha stipulosa Steud.
- Jatropha urens var. stimulosa (Michx.) Müll.Arg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Found natively in North America, Cnidoscolus stimulosus (commonly known as Bull-Nettle or Finger Rot) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Kentucky