Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luochengensis
ID:
1333775

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 36: 487 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346229

Common Names

  • Pilea luochengensis
  • Luochengensis Pilea
  • Luochengensis Plant

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Description

Pilea luochengensis (also called Luocheng Pilea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea luochengensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pilea luochengensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea luochengensis is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in well-draining soil. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Pilea luochengensis

Pilea luochengensis is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Pilea luochengensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea luochengensis?

Pilea luochengensis

What are the common names of Pilea luochengensis?

Luocheng pilea

Where is Pilea luochengensis native to?

China

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

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77156532-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.