Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthoides
ID:
1542809

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.S.Cabral & Gaglioti

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 45(4): 822. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024074

Common Names

  • Pilea acanthoides
  • Acanthoid Pilea
  • Acanthous Pilea

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Description

Pilea acanthoides (also called Prickly Pilea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It typically grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea acanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea acanthoides has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea acanthoides is a tropical plant that grows best in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems or leaves and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Pilea acanthoides

Pilea acanthoides can be found in the subtropical and tropical regions of India.

Pilea acanthoides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pilea acanthoides?

Pilea acanthoides is native to the highlands of Mexico.

What type of soil is best for Pilea acanthoides?

Pilea acanthoides prefers a well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0.

How much light does Pilea acanthoides need?

Pilea acanthoides prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Pilea genus

Pilea striata, Pilea strigillosa, Pilea stapfiana, Pilea spruceana, Pilea squamulata, Pilea stolonifera, Pilea stellarioides, Pilea stelluligera, Pilea stenoneura, Pilea stenophylla, Pilea thouarsiana, Pilea tatei, Pilea subpubera, Pilea thymoidea, Pilea tippenhaueri, Pilea tetraphylla, Pilea succulenta, Pilea sumideroensis, Pilea suta, Pilea sylvatica, Pilea spathulata, Pilea rufescens, Pilea rugosa, Pilea rugosissima, Pilea scandens, Pilea salentana, Pilea samanensis, Pilea sancti-johannis, Pilea sphenophylla, Pilea rojasiana, Pilea rivularis, Pilea robinsonii, Pilea rufa, Pilea roemeri, Pilea rubiacea, Pilea robusta, Pilea setigera, Pilea sevillensis, Pilea siguaneana, Pilea silvicola, Pilea simplex, Pilea saxicola, Pilea serrulata, Pilea solandri, Pilea schlechteri, Pilea sessilifolia, Pilea selleana, Pilea sessiliflora, Pilea serpyllacea, Pilea torbeciana,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77233959-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.