Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
473141

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 515 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472473

Common Names

  • Pilea schlechteri
  • Schlechter's Pilea
  • Schlechter's Tree Pilea

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Description

Pilea schlechteri (also called 'Schlechter's Clearweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has thin, erect stems and small, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, open habitats such as swamps, ditches, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea schlechteri is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant in containers. It can also be used to add texture and color to a garden or landscape.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea schlechteri has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea schlechteri is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, as it can be grown from stem cuttings. Place the stem cuttings in moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The plant will start to grow new roots and shoots in a few weeks.

Where to Find Pilea schlechteri

Pilea schlechteri can be found in the western Mediterranean.

Pilea schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea schlechteri?

Pilea schlechteri

Where is Pilea schlechteri native to?

Central America

What is the growth habit of Pilea schlechteri?

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:855763-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.