Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
474069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 553 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473401

Common Names

  • Friendship Plant
  • Creeping Charlie
  • Clearweed

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Description

Pilea lancifolia (also called Narrowleaf Pilea, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with pointed tips and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea lancifolia is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light conditions. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea lancifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea lancifolia is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil. Propagate Pilea lancifolia by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Pilea lancifolia

Pilea lancifolia is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India and Indonesia.

Pilea lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea lancifolia?

Pilea lancifolia

What is the common name of Pilea lancifolia?

Lance-leaved Pilea

What is the family of Pilea lancifolia?

Urticaceae

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,

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