Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buchenaui
ID:
473664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 325 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472996

Common Names

  • Buchenaui Pilea
  • Pilea Buchenaui
  • Buchenaui Plant

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Description

Pilea buchenaui (also called Buchenau's Pilea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Central America. It is a low-growing, creeping plant with small, round, scalloped leaves that are usually green, but can also be variegated. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea buchenaui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea buchenaui 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 buchenaui 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 buchenaui

Pilea buchenaui is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in tropical climates.

Pilea buchenaui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea buchenaui?

Pilea buchenaui

What type of plant is Pilea buchenaui?

A succulent plant

Where is Pilea buchenaui found?

It is found in Central and South America

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,