Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appendicilata
ID:
1585140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc. & Rendle

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Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000044819

Common Names

  • Pilea appendicilata
  • Appendiculate Pilea
  • Appendiculate Pilea Plant

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Description

Pilea appendicilata (also called Artillery Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and has long, slender stems with ovate-lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea appendicilata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea appendicilata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a wrinkled surface. The seedlings have ovate to lanceolate leaves with entire margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea appendicilata can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun in cooler climates. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pilea appendicilata

Pilea appendicilata can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Pilea appendicilata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea appendicilata?

Pilea appendicilata

What are the common names of Pilea appendicilata?

Appendage-bearing Pilea

Where is Pilea appendicilata native to?

China

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:855229-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.