Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
1224689

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Royle) Tuyama

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. E. Himal. : 61 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224027

Common Names

  • Racemosa Pilea
  • Pilea Racemosa
  • Racemosa's Pilea

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Description

Pilea racemosa (also called 'Racemosa', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow in color. It is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilea racemosa is small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea racemosa can be propagated from stem cuttings taken from healthy plants. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny area.

Where to Find Pilea racemosa

Pilea racemosa is native to tropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Pilea racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea racemosa?

Pilea racemosa

What is the family of Pilea racemosa?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Pilea racemosa?

Racemosa Pilea

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

John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Takasi Tuyama (1910-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855716-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.