Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
473710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 298 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473042

Common Names

  • Pilea Alpina
  • Alpine Pilea
  • Mountain Pilea

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Description

Pilea alpina (also called 'Alpine Clearweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has thin, erect stems and small, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, open habitats such as swamps, ditches, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea alpina 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 alpina has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea alpina is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, round, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Pilea alpina

Pilea alpina is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pilea alpina FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Pilea alpina?

Pilea alpina prefers a temperature range of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Pilea alpina need?

Pilea alpina prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Pilea alpina be watered?

Pilea alpina should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,

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