Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castronis
ID:
473902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 394 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473234

Common Names

  • Pilea castronis
  • Castro's Clearweed
  • Castro's Pilea

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Description

Pilea castronis (also called 'Castron's Pilea', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea castronis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea castronis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea castronis is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. When propagating by stem cuttings, make sure to use a sterile, sharp knife or scissors and cut just below a node. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, water it regularly and fertilize it every two weeks.

Where to Find Pilea castronis

Pilea castronis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.

Pilea castronis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea castronis?

Pilea castronis

What is the common name of Pilea castronis?

Castron's Pilea

Where is Pilea castronis native to?

Mexico

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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