Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foreroi
ID:
474218

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 48: 236 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473550

Common Names

  • Foreroi Pilea
  • Pilea Foreroi
  • Forero's Pilea

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Description

Pilea foreroi (also called Forero's 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 foreroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea foreroi has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea foreroi 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 foreroi

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

Pilea foreroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea foreroi?

Pilea foreroi

What is the common name of Pilea foreroi?

Foreroi Pilea

What type of plant is Pilea foreroi?

Pilea foreroi 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,

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