Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundata
ID:
1244942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 157 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244280

Common Names

  • Pilea rotundata
  • Rotundata Pilea
  • Pilea Rotundata

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Description

Pilea rotundata (also called Round-leaved Pilea, Round-leaved Pilea Plant, and Round-leaved Pilea Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea rotundata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are also used to make tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilea rotundata var. filipes Griseb.
Pilea rotundata var. rotundata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilea rotundata is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea rotundata is a small, herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings and planting them in moist soil. It can also be propagated by division of the root system. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pilea rotundata

Pilea rotundata is native to the tropical regions of Central America.

Pilea rotundata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea rotundata?

Pilea rotundata

What is the common name of Pilea rotundata?

Round-leaved Pilea

Where is Pilea rotundata native to?

Mexico

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855743-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.