Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iteophylla
ID:
474192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(5): 23 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473524

Common Names

  • Pilea Iteophylla
  • Iteophylla Pilea
  • Iteophylla Creeping Charlie

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Description

Pilea iteophylla (also called Iteophyllous 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 iteophylla 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 iteophylla has small, white flowers with yellow markings. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are pale green and have a single, fleshy leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea iteophylla is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should take root in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Pilea iteophylla

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

Pilea iteophylla FAQ

What is the growth rate of Pilea iteophylla?

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

What kind of soil does Pilea iteophylla prefer?

Pilea iteophylla prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Pilea iteophylla need?

Pilea iteophylla 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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196219-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.