Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
474217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(5): 13 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473549

Common Names

  • Foetida Pilea
  • Pilea Foetida
  • Stinking Pilea

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Description

Pilea foetida (also called Stinking Pilea, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with pointed tips and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilea foetida are small and white. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea foetida is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Pilea foetida

Pilea foetida is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers.

Pilea foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea foetida?

Pilea foetida

What is the common name of Pilea foetida?

Foetida Pilea

What type of plant is Pilea foetida?

Pilea foetida is a flowering plant

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196160-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.