Observations in the Family: Urticaceae

English Name: Nettles

nettle

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Location: 37, Versfeld St
Observed on: 11th February 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th February 2014
Likely ID: Annual Stinging Nettle (Urtica urens)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: probably stinging, small ground cover, leaves with nettle glands, small about 2,5 cm, herbaceous

Urticaceae Droguetia iners

Droguetia iners subsp. iners
By: Nicky
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Location: Collinshoek
Observed on: 26th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 31st January 2014
Likely ID: Droguetia iners subsp. iners
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Forsskaolea

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Location: Road to Welwitschia
Observed on: 7th March 2007
Added to iSpot: 7th January 2014
Likely ID: Forsskaolea hereroensis
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Obetia tenax

Obetia tenax
By: Chris Wahlberg
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Glenburn
Observed on: 30th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th November 2013
Likely ID: Mountain Nettle (Obetia tenax)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Deciduous shrub. Stems and leaves covered with stinging hairs. Leaves 3-veined from base; margin toothed. Rocky places.

Forsskaolea candida

Forsskaolea candida
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Location: Kuboes
Observed on: 21st October 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th November 2013
Likely ID: Forsskaolea candida
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Urticaceae

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Location: Luderitz
Observed on: 28th February 2007
Added to iSpot: 7th October 2013
Likely ID: Forsskaolea
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Misbredie

Misbredie
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Tatasberg ascent
Observed on: 29th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th October 2013
Likely ID: Kwaaibul (Forsskaolea candida)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Misbredie

Misbredie
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Location: Tatasberg ascent
Observed on: 29th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th October 2013
Likely ID: Kwaaibul (Forsskaolea candida)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Namib nettle

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Location: Farm Urikos, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 3rd July 2011
Added to iSpot: 3rd October 2013
Likely ID: Namib nettle (Forsskaolea hereroensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Misbredie

Misbredie
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Hill behind Richtersberg Campsite
Observed on: 28th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd October 2013
Likely ID: Kwaaibul (Forsskaolea candida)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Glad I photographed these, because the next morning they were all eaten to ground level by the goats and sheep

Nettle

Nettle
By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: Silaka, Port St Johns
Observed on: 28th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th August 2013
Likely ID: Tree Climbing-Nettle (Urera trinervis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Mountain Nettle

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By: FR de Villiers
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: R33, Groblersdal
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th August 2013
Likely ID: Mountain Nettle (Obetia tenax)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Droguetia iners

Droguetia iners
By: Nicky
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Location: Goukamma Reserve
Observed on: 19th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th August 2013
Likely ID: Droguetia iners subsp. iners
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Plant about 20cm tall.

Pouzolzia

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By: FR de Villiers
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Location: N11, Groblersdal
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd August 2013
Likely ID: Soapnettle (Pouzolzia mixta var. mixta)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Nettles

Nettles
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Location: Rietfontein guesthouse
Observed on: 13th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th July 2013
Likely ID: Stinging Nettle (Urtica urens)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Disturbed area near house

Acalypha ecklonii (male)

Acalypha ecklonii (male)
By: Nicky
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Location: Die Vleie
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd March 2013
Likely ID: Laportea peduncularis subsp. peduncularis
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Plant about 40cm tall. Monoecious.

Laportea peduncularis subsp. peduncularis_DW_jbaard_1303-1

Laportea peduncularis subsp. peduncularis_DW_jbaard_1303-1
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South African National Parks
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Location: Diepwalle, Garden Route National Park
Observed on: 2nd March 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd March 2013
Likely ID: Bosbrandnekel (Laportea peduncularis subsp. peduncularis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: scrambling herb

Nettle

Nettle
By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: Idutywa, Amatole
Observed on: 4th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th February 2013
Likely ID: Spotted nettle (Laportea grossa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Nettle ?

Nettle Hoekwil forest Herpetogramma phaeopteralis Spilomelinae
By: Hermann
Lepidopterists' Society of Africa
Location: N2, Kleinkrantz
Observed on: 26th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th January 2013
Likely ID: Common Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: plant growing in the shade along stream. Reared a moth Herpetogramma phaeopteralis from the shelter in the photo -need positive ID. Think it is a nettle but did not touch to find out.

Cave Plant

Cave Plant
By: Chris Wahlberg
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Franshoek Mountain Lodge, Naledi, Ficksburg, OFS
Observed on: 8th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th January 2013
Likely ID: Urtica
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Nettle?

Nettle?
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Otter Trail: day 3 Blousloep to Jan Swarts
Observed on: 23rd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th December 2012
Likely ID: Droguetia iners
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Nettle?

Nettle?
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Otter Trail: day 2 Ngubu to Skilderkrans
Observed on: 22nd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th December 2012
Likely ID: Droguetia iners
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

Nettle?

Nettle?
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Otter Trail: day 1 decent to Georges Bay
Observed on: 21st November 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd December 2012
Likely ID: Droguetia iners
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Creeper with Curved veins

Creeper - top of leaves
By: Amanda JonesAmanda Jones's reputation in Plants
Location: Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve
Observed on: 7th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2012
Likely ID: Tree Climbing-Nettle (Urera trinervis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Large leaves, pointed tips, distinct curved veins

Dwarf nettle

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Location: Beskuitfontein Farm near Middelburg EC
Observed on: 18th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th August 2012
Likely ID: Dwarf Nettle (Urtica urens)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Namib nettle

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Urikos, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 30th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 31st July 2012
Likely ID: Namib nettle (Forsskaolea hereroensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Spotty Nettle

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By: johanbaard
South African National Parks
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Location: Nature's Valley
Observed on: 28th April 2008
Added to iSpot: 28th December 2011
Likely ID: Spotty Neetle (Laportea grossa)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3
Description: 20 cm tall, white spots, spinescent. In Dry High Forest.

Herb

Herb closeup
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Location: Kliphuis Trail Klip River
Observed on: 17th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 20th November 2011
Likely ID: Urticaceae
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Small herb creeping and sprawling up rocks

Forsskaolea candida

Forsskaolea candida
By: Nicky
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Location: Edge of track beween Willow River and Longford
Observed on: 13th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 5th September 2011
Likely ID: Kwaaibul (Forsskaolea candida)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Shining Sandpaper

Shining Sandpaper
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Location: Fish River Canyon
Observed on: 9th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 14th April 2011
Likely ID: Shining Sandpaper (Forsskaolea candida)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

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