Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
473084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 161 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472416

Common Names

  • Pilea spruceana
  • Spruce's Clearweed
  • Spruce Clearweed

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Synonyms

  • Adicea spruceana (Wedd.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Pilea spruceana (also called Spruce's Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in lowland forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea spruceana 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

The flowers of Pilea spruceana are small and white. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea spruceana is a small shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pilea spruceana

Pilea spruceana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Pilea spruceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea spruceana?

Pilea spruceana

What is the family of Pilea spruceana?

Urticaceae

What is the habitat of Pilea spruceana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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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