Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brittoniae
ID:
1250827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 528 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250165

Common Names

  • Pilea brittoniae
  • Britton's Pilea
  • Silver Sparkle Pilea

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Description

Pilea brittoniae (also called Britton's Pilea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea brittoniae is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea brittoniae has small yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea brittoniae is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

Where to Find Pilea brittoniae

Pilea brittoniae is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Pilea brittoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea brittoniae?

Pilea brittoniae

What is the common name of Pilea brittoniae?

Britton's Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea brittoniae?

Grasslands and scrub

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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