Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
510705

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sims) C.H.Wright & Dewar

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Johnson's Gard. Dict. 1056 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510037

Common Names

  • Pilea involucrata
  • Involucrate Pilea
  • Involucrata Pilea

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Synonyms

  • Urtica simsii Voigt [superfluous]
  • Urtica involucrata Sims [unknown]
  • Pilea litoralis Urb. [unknown]
  • Pilea chrysosplenioides Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pilea pubescens involucrata (Sims) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Adicea chrysosplenioides (Wedd.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Pilea involucrata (also called Involucrata Pilea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It has thick, fleshy, arrow-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea involucrata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea involucrata has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea involucrata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Pilea involucrata

Pilea involucrata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pilea involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea involucrata?

Pilea involucrata

What is the common name of Pilea involucrata?

Involucrata

Where is Pilea involucrata found?

It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

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

John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.
D. Dewar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091436-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.