Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
474134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 46 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473466

Common Names

  • Ciliata Pilea
  • Pilea Ciliata
  • Fringed Pilea

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Synonyms

  • Urtica ciliata Sw. [unknown]
  • Pilea swartzii Wedd. [unknown]
  • Adicea ciliata (Sw.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Pilea ciliata (also called 'Ciliata Pilea' and 'Ciliata Artillery Plant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea ciliata is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light conditions. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea ciliata has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea ciliata is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil. Propagate Pilea ciliata by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Pilea ciliata

Pilea ciliata is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Pilea ciliata FAQ

What is the common name of Pilea ciliata?

Ciliate Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea ciliata?

Tropical rainforests of South and Central America

What type of soil does Pilea ciliata 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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