Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
508460

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Chen & A.K.Monro

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 26 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507792

Common Names

  • Pilea spicata
  • Spicata Pilea
  • Pilea

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Synonyms

  • Aboriella myriantha (Dunn) Bennet [unknown]
  • Dunniella myriantha (Dunn) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Smithiella myriantha Dunn [unknown]
  • Pilea myriantha (Dunn) C.J.Chen [illegitimate]

Description

Pilea spicata (also called spiked clearweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant species in the Urticaceae family. It is native to North America and is typically found in moist, open areas. It has a low-growing, spreading habit with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea spicata is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea spicata has white flowers with a five-lobed corolla. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. Its seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea spicata can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pilea spicata

Pilea spicata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Pilea spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea spicata?

Pilea spicata

What is the common name of Pilea spicata?

Spiked Clearweed

What type of plant is Pilea spicata?

Herb

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

Chia Jui Chen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Chen' in the authors string.
Alex K. Monro (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Monro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445863-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.