Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howardiana
ID:
474175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skean & Judd

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 90: 216 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473507

Common Names

  • Pilea Howardiana
  • Howardiana Pilea
  • Howardiana Creeping Charlie

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Description

Pilea howardiana (also called Howard's Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves that are dark green in color and have a silvery sheen. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea howardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea howardiana has small white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea howardiana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower in low light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pilea howardiana

Pilea howardiana is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Pilea howardiana FAQ

What is the growth rate of Pilea howardiana?

Pilea howardiana is a fast-growing plant, with new leaves appearing every few weeks.

What kind of soil does Pilea howardiana prefer?

Pilea howardiana prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Pilea howardiana need?

Pilea howardiana 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,

References

James D. Skean (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skean' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:282812-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.