Urticales
Urticales is an order of flowering plants that belongs to the asterid clade within the eudicots. The order is characterized by its diverse range of plant families, including the Urticaceae, which is the family of nettles, and the Moringaceae, known for its moringa trees. The order is named after the family Urticaceae, which is derived from the Latin word "urtica," meaning "nettle."
The Urticales order is notable for its economic importance, with several species providing valuable resources. For
The order also includes other families such as the Cecropiaceae, which is known for its cecropia trees,
Despite its diversity, the Urticales order faces challenges such as habitat loss and overharvesting, which threaten