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'''Dendrocnide''' is a genus of 37 species of shrub to medium-large tree in the nettle family Urticaceae. They have a wide distribution across South-East Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands^[1].
They are colloquially known as stinging nettles, and one Australian species, Dendrocnide excelsa can grow to over 40 metres in height, taller than the standard stinging tree.
''Dendrocnide'' species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including ''Aenetus scotti''.

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1. http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/online-resources/flora/stddisplay.xsql?pnid=185