Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corona
ID:
474136

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.Monro

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. London, Bot. 31(1): 5. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473468

Common Names

  • Corona Pilea
  • Pilea Corona
  • Crown Pilea

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Description

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

Where to Find Pilea corona

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

Pilea corona FAQ

What is the common name of Pilea corona?

Crown Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea corona?

Tropical rainforests of South and Central America

What type of soil does Pilea corona 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,

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:321313-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.