Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helxinoides
ID:
474238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 151 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473570

Common Names

  • Moon Valley Friendship Plant
  • Artillery Plant
  • Panamiga

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Description

Pilea helxinoides (also called Watermelon Pilea, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, creeping, mat-forming, succulent herbaceous plant. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has small, round, green leaves with a reddish-brown underside, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea helxinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to create a natural privacy screen or hedge, as it grows quickly and is easy to maintain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea helxinoides 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

Cultivation and propagation of Pilea helxinoides: This plant is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Pilea helxinoides

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

Pilea helxinoides FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Pilea helxinoides?

Pilea helxinoides prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal humidity for Pilea helxinoides?

Pilea helxinoides prefers high humidity, ideally between 50-70%.

How much light does Pilea helxinoides need?

Pilea helxinoides prefers bright, indirect light.

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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