Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterocaulis
ID:
1231270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 227 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230608

Common Names

  • Winged Pilea
  • Pterocaulis Pilea
  • Winged Clearweed

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Description

Pilea pterocaulis (also called 'Winged-stem pilea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is a vine that grows to a height of 1 to 3 meters and has small, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests and wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea pterocaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilea pterocaulis are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea pterocaulis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings taken in the spring. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand.

Where to Find Pilea pterocaulis

Pilea pterocaulis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is commonly found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Pilea pterocaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea pterocaulis?

Pilea pterocaulis

What type of plant is Pilea pterocaulis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Pilea pterocaulis native to?

Southeastern United States

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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