Dendrocnide excelsa

philinsydney · 20th January 2008, 01:24 PM

So eager was I to see some stinging trees (at Mount Keira, Wollongong) that I rushed past some nice stands of Eucalyptus botryoides x saligna with barely a glance.

philinsydney · 20th January 2008, 01:27 PM

apparently this species produces several hours of intense pain on contact. By all accounts the Queensland species D. moroides causes about six months of stinging and itchy sensations.

newguy18 · 20th January 2008, 03:41 PM

nice pics.

philinsydney · 20th January 2008, 04:47 PM

Apparently they shed their stinging hairs continously, so they wouldn't be ideal for asthmatic arborists to cut down.

Sean Freeman · 20th January 2008, 10:22 PM

A quick first aid treatment that reduces the irritation (a little) if you brush against one of these stinging trees is to put elastoplast tape or even packing tape over the affected area (yes it hurts) press down firmly (yes hurts some more) then rip off quickly in one motion (yes hurts a lot) this will pull out many, almost but not quite all the stinging cells providing some relief....best to keep a sharp look out if you know you're in an area where they can grow.

Jeff Darby · 20th January 2008, 10:45 PM

We allways carry duct tape in our first aid kit...better than sandpapering your arm...LOL

newguy18 · 21st January 2008, 02:06 AM

duct tape is my first aid kit.

azrael · 21st January 2008, 08:43 AM

Even dead leaves which are shed can still sting.....
There are two trees in a Reserve where I do Bush regeneration which are partially deciduous (pics taken Dec 2007).

Good to know about the tape/bandaid trick Sean

...athough Im not offering to be a guinea-pig.

newguy18 · 21st January 2008, 01:06 PM

what an evil tree,even worse than a honey locust.

Therrin · 21st January 2008, 01:55 PM

Hold up,

Did you say, 6 MONTHS of stinging sensations????

Sean Freeman · 21st January 2008, 02:58 PM

I know that Australians generally like to portray themselves as living the frontier lifestyle, man against nature etc...and this can lead to exageration, however... Dendrocnide

Not a tree to mess with....definately not one to climb!!!!

azrael · 21st January 2008, 03:35 PM

Dendrocnide is in the same family (URTICACEAE) as:
Asthma Weed/Pellitory Parietaria judaica
and the Stinging Nettles Urtica spp.

newguy18 · 21st January 2008, 04:33 PM

stinging nettles suck.i've been stung several times.

azrael · 21st January 2008, 04:55 PM

A paste of bi-carb soda helps for the nettle stings.... apply thick to area of sting and leave.

newguy18 · 21st January 2008, 05:26 PM

thanks.

Steve Tipton · 22nd January 2008, 09:18 PM

Not a tree recommended to take a leak against either.

Jeff Darby · 22nd January 2008, 10:57 PM

You know funny you mention Stinging nettles, I had a recipe for brewing up a, I think it was a wine of sort from Stinging nettles, I never tried it but what I heard about it, It was very potent, Have any of you blokes ever heard of this???

arborjockey · 22nd January 2008, 11:52 PM

(from above) You know funny you mention Stinging nettles, I had a recipe for brewing up a, I think it was a wine of sort from Stinging nettles, I never tried it but what I heard about it, It was very potent, Have any of you blokes ever heard of this???

I think someone is trying to take you out with that recipe. Stinging neddles hurt like death

P.S. how do you insert a quote with a tan background?

newguy18 · 23rd January 2008, 02:23 AM

the quote button at the bottem of the page.
jayd I've never heard of making wine from stingig nettles and I don't want to find out.
and quintrex its not one a hunter wants take a crap by and wipe with leaves.

azrael · 23rd January 2008, 06:37 AM

I had a client once....he was Yugoslav I believe.... who had a vege. garden full of nettles. Asked why?
He makes a soup....and gave me a bunch to try it out with...It's just a bitter watery clear broth, (no sting)...I wouldnt bother again.

Jeff Darby · 23rd January 2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arborjockey

(from above) You know funny you mention Stinging nettles, I had a recipe for brewing up a, I think it was a wine of sort from Stinging nettles, I never tried it but what I heard about it, It was very potent, Have any of you blokes ever heard of this???

I think someone is trying to take you out with that recipe. Stinging neddles hurt like death

P.S. how do you insert a quote with a tan background?

Hi,
All you need to do is press the quote button at the bottom of the post you would like to quote,Then you highlight the information you dont need and delete,to leave the relevent information (quote) to your post.
hope this helps...

I thought you would all say it was a windup,But I seen the recipe they copied from was out of magazine,I'll have to wait for my cous to drop in again to find out if he still has a copy...LOL.. It didn't turn me on,They told me it leaves you a mess the dayafter..LOL.

arborjockey · 23rd January 2008, 08:24 AM

new to the computer game. thanks Ill tryit out

Steve Tipton · 23rd January 2008, 05:36 PM

I've heard of the new tip growth of stinging nettles boiled up and drank as a remedy for stomach complaints, diahroea etc. dunno, may be an old wives tale.

20th January 2008, 01:24 PM	#1
philinsydney Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 110	Dendrocnide excelsa So eager was I to see some stinging trees (at Mount Keira, Wollongong) that I rushed past some nice stands of Eucalyptus botryoides x saligna with barely a glance.

20th January 2008, 01:27 PM	#2
philinsydney Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 110	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa apparently this species produces several hours of intense pain on contact. By all accounts the Queensland species D. moroides causes about six months of stinging and itchy sensations.

20th January 2008, 03:41 PM	#3
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa nice pics. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

20th January 2008, 04:47 PM	#4
philinsydney Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 110	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa Apparently they shed their stinging hairs continously, so they wouldn't be ideal for asthmatic arborists to cut down.

20th January 2008, 10:22 PM	#5
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa A quick first aid treatment that reduces the irritation (a little) if you brush against one of these stinging trees is to put elastoplast tape or even packing tape over the affected area (yes it hurts) press down firmly (yes hurts some more) then rip off quickly in one motion (yes hurts a lot) this will pull out many, almost but not quite all the stinging cells providing some relief....best to keep a sharp look out if you know you're in an area where they can grow.

20th January 2008, 10:45 PM	#6
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,029	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa We allways carry duct tape in our first aid kit...better than sandpapering your arm...LOL __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

21st January 2008, 02:06 AM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa duct tape is my first aid kit. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

21st January 2008, 08:43 AM	#8
azrael Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Australia Posts: 234	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa Even dead leaves which are shed can still sting..... There are two trees in a Reserve where I do Bush regeneration which are partially deciduous (pics taken Dec 2007). Good to know about the tape/bandaid trick Sean...athough Im not offering to be a guinea-pig. Attached Thumbnails

21st January 2008, 01:06 PM	#9
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa what an evil tree,even worse than a honey locust. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

21st January 2008, 01:55 PM	#10
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa Hold up, Did you say, 6 MONTHS of stinging sensations????

21st January 2008, 02:58 PM	#11
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa I know that Australians generally like to portray themselves as living the frontier lifestyle, man against nature etc...and this can lead to exageration, however... Dendrocnide Not a tree to mess with....definately not one to climb!!!!

21st January 2008, 03:35 PM	#12
azrael Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Australia Posts: 234	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa Dendrocnide is in the same family (URTICACEAE) as: Asthma Weed/Pellitory Parietaria judaica and the Stinging Nettles Urtica spp.

21st January 2008, 04:33 PM	#13
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa stinging nettles suck.i've been stung several times. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

21st January 2008, 04:55 PM	#14
azrael Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Australia Posts: 234	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa A paste of bi-carb soda helps for the nettle stings.... apply thick to area of sting and leave.

21st January 2008, 05:26 PM	#15
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa thanks. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

22nd January 2008, 09:18 PM	#16
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa Not a tree recommended to take a leak against either. __________________ Heightmaster

22nd January 2008, 10:57 PM	#17
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,029	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa You know funny you mention Stinging nettles, I had a recipe for brewing up a, I think it was a wine of sort from Stinging nettles, I never tried it but what I heard about it, It was very potent, Have any of you blokes ever heard of this??? __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

22nd January 2008, 11:52 PM	#18
arborjockey Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 260	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa (from above) You know funny you mention Stinging nettles, I had a recipe for brewing up a, I think it was a wine of sort from Stinging nettles, I never tried it but what I heard about it, It was very potent, Have any of you blokes ever heard of this??? I think someone is trying to take you out with that recipe. Stinging neddles hurt like death P.S. how do you insert a quote with a tan background?

23rd January 2008, 02:23 AM	#19
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa the quote button at the bottem of the page. jayd I've never heard of making wine from stingig nettles and I don't want to find out. and quintrex its not one a hunter wants take a crap by and wipe with leaves. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

23rd January 2008, 06:37 AM	#20
azrael Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Australia Posts: 234	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa I had a client once....he was Yugoslav I believe.... who had a vege. garden full of nettles. Asked why? He makes a soup....and gave me a bunch to try it out with...It's just a bitter watery clear broth, (no sting)...I wouldnt bother again.

23rd January 2008, 08:24 AM	#22
arborjockey Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 260	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa new to the computer game. thanks Ill tryit out

23rd January 2008, 05:36 PM	#23
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: Dendrocnide excelsa I've heard of the new tip growth of stinging nettles boiled up and drank as a remedy for stomach complaints, diahroea etc. dunno, may be an old wives tale. __________________ Heightmaster

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