Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
745112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al.Rodr. & A.K.Monro

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 1000 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744445

Common Names

  • Pilea herrerae
  • Herrera's Pilea
  • Herrera's Clearweed

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Description

Pilea herrerae (also called Herrera's Clearweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open areas such as roadsides and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea herrerae is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilea herrerae is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea herrerae is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The herb should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Pilea herrerae

Pilea herrerae is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Pilea herrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea herrerae?

Pilea herrerae

What is the common name of Pilea herrerae?

Herrerae Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea herrerae?

Found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico

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

Alexander Rodríguez González (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al.Rodr.' in the authors string.
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:77099735-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.