Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roemeri
ID:
473128

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 418 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472460

Common Names

  • Roemer's Pilea
  • Roemeri Pilea
  • Pilea Roemeri

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Description

Pilea roemeri (also called Roemer's Pilea, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has deeply divided leaves and purple-pink flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea roemeri is a popular houseplant that can be used to purify the air in a home or office. It is also known for its ability to tolerate low light conditions and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea roemeri has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea roemeri is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is a low-maintenance plant and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Pilea roemeri

Pilea roemeri can be found in the western Mediterranean.

Pilea roemeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea roemeri?

Pilea roemeri

Where is Pilea roemeri native to?

Central America

What is the growth habit of Pilea roemeri?

It is an evergreen perennial with a spreading habit.

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:855741-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.