Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poeppigiana
ID:
1143968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 18: 225 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143306

Common Names

  • Poeppig's Clearweed
  • Pilea Poeppigiana
  • Poeppig's Pilea

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Description

Pilea poeppigiana (also called Poeppig's Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, creeping perennial native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, round leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in shady areas of gardens and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea poeppigiana is an attractive evergreen perennial that is often used as a groundcover in shady areas of the garden. It can also be used as a container plant indoors, or in hanging baskets. It has attractive foliage and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilea poeppigiana are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea poeppigiana is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Division can be done in late summer or early fall by digging up the plant and dividing it into several pieces.

Where to Find Pilea poeppigiana

Pilea poeppigiana is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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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