Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
474007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Wedd.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 18: 215 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473339

Common Names

  • Reticulata Friendship Plant
  • Pancake Plant
  • UFO Plant

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Synonyms

  • Urtica reticulata Sw. [unknown]
  • Adicea reticulata (Sw.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Pilea reticulata (also called Netted Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is characterized by its netted, dark green leaves and stems, and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea reticulata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that makes an attractive groundcover in shady areas. The plant has small, oval, bright green leaves and produces small white flowers in summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea reticulata 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 reticulata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, round, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Pilea reticulata

Pilea reticulata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Pilea reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea reticulata?

Pilea reticulata

What is the common name of Pilea reticulata?

Netted Pilea

What is the family of Pilea reticulata?

Urticaceae

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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