Urtica pilulifera
Roman Nettle
Also known as: Urtica arcuata Gand., 1880 +17 more
- Urtica arcuata Gand., 1880
- Urtica balearica L.
- Urtica chesneyana Blume
- Urtica convexa Hornem. ex Spreng.
- Urtica cordifolia Moench
- Urtica dodartii L.
- Urtica glaucescens Gand., 1880
- Urtica insularis Gand., 1880
- Urtica integrifolia Poir., 1798
- Urtica integrifolia Savigny
- Urtica pilulifera f. balearica (L.) Webb ex Asch. & Graebn.
- Urtica pilulifera var. balearica (L.) Willk. & Lange
- Urtica pilulifera var. dodartii (L.) Eichler
- Urtica pilulifera var. dodartii (L.) P.Fourn.
- Urtica pilulifera var. genuina Willk.
- Urtica romana Bubani
- Urtica romana Garsault
- Urtica trichopoda Gand., 1880
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Urticaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Urtica pilulifera (commonly known as Roman Nettle) is an annual belonging to the Urticaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yemen, Yugoslavia
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)
Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, West Himalaya