Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
473143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Savigny) Wedd.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 204 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472475

Common Names

  • Pilea Sessilifolia
  • Upright Pilea
  • Creeping Charlie

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Synonyms

  • Urtica sessilifolia Savigny [unknown]
  • Pilea pseudoverticillata Cordem. [unknown]
  • Adicea sessilifolia (Savigny) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dubrueilia sessilifolia (Savigny) Gaudich. [unknown]

Description

Pilea sessilifolia (also called Creeping Charlie, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia

Pilea sessilifolia can be found in tropical regions of South America and the Caribbean.

Pilea sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea sessilifolia?

Pilea sessilifolia

What is the common name of Pilea sessilifolia?

Sessile-leaved Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea sessilifolia?

Pilea sessilifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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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