Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
473639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 6 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472971

Common Names

  • Pilea balansae
  • Balansa's Pilea
  • Balansa's Urn Plant

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Description

Pilea balansae (also called Balansa's clearweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to China and is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea balansae 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 balansae has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and a delicate stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea balansae is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial plant. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C).

Where to Find Pilea balansae

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

Pilea balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea balansae?

Pilea balansae

What is the family of Pilea balansae?

Urticaceae

Where is Pilea balansae native to?

Vietnam

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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