Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bisepala
ID:
473629

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 86: 42 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472961

Common Names

  • Pilea bisepala
  • Two-Sided Pilea
  • Bisepalous Pilea

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Synonyms

  • Pilea rapensis F.Br. [unknown]

Description

Pilea bisepala (also called two-sepaled 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 bisepala 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 bisepala has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have round, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea bisepala is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pilea bisepala

Pilea bisepala can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Pilea bisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea bisepala?

Pilea bisepala

What is the family of Pilea bisepala?

Urticaceae

Where is Pilea bisepala 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,

References

Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855257-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.