Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
craspedodroma
ID:
474132

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.Monro

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 574 (2004 publ. 2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473464

Common Names

  • Pilea craspedodroma
  • Craspedodroma Clearweed
  • Craspedodroma Pilea

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Description

Pilea craspedodroma (also called 'Craspedodroma Pilea' and 'Craspedodroma 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 craspedodroma 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 craspedodroma has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Pilea craspedodroma

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

Pilea craspedodroma FAQ

What is the common name of Pilea craspedodroma?

Craspedodroma Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea craspedodroma?

Tropical rainforests of South and Central America

What type of soil does Pilea craspedodroma 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:77065001-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.