2,698 observations
siberian hemp-nettle
Urtica cannabina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Urticaceae ›Genus: Urtica
About
Urtica cannabina, the hemp nettle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to Central Asia, Siberia, Mongolia, and northern and central China, and has been introduced to Ukraine, European Russia, and the Russian Far East. A perennial herb typically 50 to 150 cm (20 to 59 in) tall, it thrives in a wide variety of habitats, including anthropogenically disturbed ones. Attempts are being made in China to cultivate it for its fiber.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of siberian hemp-nettle is Urtica cannabina.
- siberian hemp-nettle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- siberian hemp-nettle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- siberian hemp-nettle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- siberian hemp-nettle belongs to the order Rosales.
- siberian hemp-nettle belongs to the family Urticaceae.
- siberian hemp-nettle belongs to the genus Urtica.