Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matama
ID:
747601

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.Monro

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 2: 25 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746934

Common Names

  • Pilea matama
  • Matama Pilea
  • Pilea

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Description

Pilea matama (also called Matama Pilea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to China and grows in moist, open areas, such as fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea matama is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea matama has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea matama is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some sun and drought. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Pilea matama

Pilea matama is native to Thailand.

Pilea matama FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea matama?

Pilea matama

What is the common name of Pilea matama?

Matama Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea matama?

It is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia

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

Alex K. Monro (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Monro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77103614-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.