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Description
Pilea miguelii (also called Pilea miguelii, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is found at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Pilea miguelii is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilea miguelii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a wrinkled surface. The seedlings have ovate to lanceolate leaves with entire margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilea miguelii can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun in cooler climates. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pilea miguelii
Pilea miguelii can be found in moist, shady areas in Southeast Asia.
Pilea miguelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilea miguelii?
Pilea miguelii
What are the common names of Pilea miguelii?
Miguel's Pilea
Where is Pilea miguelii 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,