Urtica divaricata Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 985. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Canada." RCN: 7141.

Lectotype (Monro in Monro & Spencer in Taxon 54: 797. 2005): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 1111.16 (LINN) . - Epitype (Monro in Monro & Spencer in Taxon 54: 797. 2005): Canada. Quebec, 1926, Ex Herb. G.C. Brown, Fr. Euphrosin s.n. (BM-000754950).

Current name: Laportea canadensis (L.) Wedd. ( Urticaceae).