Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
473700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jamaica 3: 66 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473032

Common Names

  • Pilea Alpestris
  • Alpine Pilea
  • Alpestris Pilea

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Synonyms

  • Pilea parietaria alpestris Urb. [unknown]

Description

Pilea alpestris (also called Alpine Clearweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea alpestris is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and small, white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in containers. It can also be used as a houseplant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea with a mild, pleasant taste.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea alpestris has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a greenish-gray color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea alpestris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pilea alpestris

Pilea alpestris is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in tropical climates.

Pilea alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea alpestris?

Pilea alpestris

What is the common name of Pilea alpestris?

Alpine Pilea

Where can Pilea alpestris be found?

Pilea alpestris can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196020-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.