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

"Habitat in Canada, Sibiria." RCN: 7142.

Lectotype (Monro in Monro & Spencer in Taxon 54: 797. 2005): Herb. Clifford: 440, Urtica 5, sheet A (BM) . - Epitype (Monro in Monro & Spencer in Taxon 54: 797. 2005): Canada. Ontario, Ottawa, Ex Herb. Geological Survey of Canada, 4 Aug 1894, J. Macoum s.n. (BM-000754949).

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