Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plicatidentata
ID:
474046

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 513 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473378

Common Names

  • Friendship Plant
  • Creeping Charlie
  • Clearweed

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Description

Pilea plicatidentata (also called Fanweed, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea plicatidentata is a popular houseplant that is used to add texture to a room. It is also known to help purify the air and reduce stress levels.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilea plicatidentata var. microphylla Gilli
Pilea plicatidentata var. plicatidentata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea plicatidentata has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea plicatidentata can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a well-draining potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Pilea plicatidentata

Pilea plicatidentata is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Pilea plicatidentata FAQ

What is the common name of Pilea plicatidentata?

Moses-in-the-cradle

What is the optimal temperature for Pilea plicatidentata?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Pilea plicatidentata?

50-60%

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

Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855679-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.