Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cataractae
ID:
474117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marais

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 275 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473449

Common Names

  • Pilea cataractae
  • Cataract Clearweed
  • Cataract Pilea

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Description

Pilea cataractae (also called False Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea cataractae is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive foliage and is easy to care for. It is also known for its air-purifying qualities, as it helps to reduce toxins in the air. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in containers or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea cataractae has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small, round heads. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea cataractae is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pilea cataractae

Pilea cataractae is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Pilea cataractae FAQ

What is the common name of Pilea cataractae?

Cataract Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea cataractae?

Tropical rainforests of South and Central America

What type of soil does Pilea cataractae prefer?

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

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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