Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goudotiana
ID:
1143950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 18: 216 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143288

Common Names

  • Goudot's Clearweed
  • Pilea Goudotiana
  • Goudot's Pilea

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Description

Pilea goudotiana (also called Goudot's Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, creeping perennial native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, round leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in shady areas of gardens and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea goudotiana is an attractive evergreen perennial that is often used as a groundcover in shady areas of the garden. It can also be used as a container plant indoors, or in hanging baskets. It has attractive foliage and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilea goudotiana is a small, yellow-green, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea goudotiana is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by stem cuttings. To propagate, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cuttings should take root within a few weeks. Pilea goudotiana prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Pilea goudotiana

Pilea goudotiana is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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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