Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hydra
ID:
474161

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Brack

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Napaea 3: 3 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473493

Common Names

  • Pilea Hydra
  • Hydra Pilea
  • Hydra Creeping Charlie

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Description

Pilea hydra (also called 'Hydra Pilea' and 'Hydra Artillery Plant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea hydra is a low-maintenance houseplant that is known to help purify the air and reduce stress levels. It is also used to add texture to a room.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea hydra has small yellow 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 hydra is a small, 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 hydra

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

Pilea hydra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea hydra?

Pilea hydra

What are the common names of Pilea hydra?

Umbrella plant, Friendship plant, Artillery plant

What is the natural habitat of Pilea hydra?

Pilea hydra is native to tropical regions of Mexico and Central America and is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in wet meadows, and in woodlands.

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

Paulo Brack: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Brack' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:282813-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.