Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tippenhaueri
ID:
473102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 164 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472434

Common Names

  • Pilea tippenhaueri
  • Tippenhauer's Clearweed
  • Tippenhauer Clearweed

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Description

Pilea tippenhaueri (also called Pilea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and its habitats include moist forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea tippenhaueri is a popular houseplant that can be used to purify the air in a home or office. It is also known for its ability to tolerate low light conditions and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilea tippenhaueri 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 tippenhaueri is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is a low-maintenance plant and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Pilea tippenhaueri

Pilea tippenhaueri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Pilea tippenhaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea tippenhaueri?

Pilea tippenhaueri

What is the family of Pilea tippenhaueri?

Urticaceae

What is the habitat of Pilea tippenhaueri?

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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