Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siguaneana
ID:
473133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 63 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472465

Common Names

  • Pilea Siguaneana
  • Siguaneana Pilea
  • Siguanean Pilea

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Description

Pilea siguaneana (also called Siguanea 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 siguaneana 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 siguaneana 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 siguaneana 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 siguaneana

Pilea siguaneana can be found in the western Mediterranean.

Pilea siguaneana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea siguaneana?

Pilea siguaneana

Where is Pilea siguaneana native to?

South America

What is the growth habit of Pilea siguaneana?

It is an evergreen perennial with a trailing 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,

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