Pilea conjugalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conjugalis
ID:
474152
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.K.Monro
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. London, Bot. 30(1): 7. 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473484
Common Names
- Pilea Conjugalis
- Conjugalis Pilea
- Conjugalis Creeping Charlie
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pilea conjugalis (also called 'Conjugalis Pilea' and 'Conjugalis 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 conjugalis 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 conjugalis 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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Pilea conjugalis is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should take root in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.
Where to Find Pilea conjugalis
Pilea conjugalis is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Pilea conjugalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilea conjugalis?
Pilea conjugalis
What are the common names of Pilea conjugalis?
Umbrella plant, Friendship plant, Artillery plant
What is the natural habitat of Pilea conjugalis?
Pilea conjugalis is native to tropical regions of Mexico and Central America and is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in wet meadows, and in woodlands.
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,
References
Alex K. Monro (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Monro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320119-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.