Scrub Nettle

Urtica incisa Poir.

Urtica incisa, commonly known as scrub nettle, is a species of nettle in the Urticaceae family. It is native to Australia and naturalised in New Zealand. First described by Jean Louis Marie Poiret in 1816, the species is characterised by its incised leaves, a feature reflected in its specific epithet. It is typically found in disturbed areas across a range of habitats.

Description

Urtica incisa is distributed in several regions including Australia's New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia, as well as in New Zealand. It is part of the Urticaceae family and belongs to the genus Urtica. This species is known for its presence in disturbed environments and is associated with a variety of habitats.

Other common names

Scrub Nettle

Distribution

Belgium · Walloon Region · New South Wales · New Zealand North · New Zealand South · Queensland · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria · Western Australia