Obetia is a genus of dioecious plants in the family Urticaceae, with stinging hairs. The genus contains the following species:Obetia carruthersiana (Hiern) Rendle Obetia ficifolia Gaudich. Obetia madagascariensis (Juss. ex Poir.) Wedd. Obetia radula (Baker) Baker ex B.D. Jacks. stinging-nettle tree Obetia tenax Friis