Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
troyensis
ID:
473194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 50: 180 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472526

Common Names

  • Pilea Troyensis
  • Upright Pilea
  • Creeping Charlie

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Description

Pilea troyensis (also called Troy Clearweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. This plant typically grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea troyensis is a popular houseplant and is often used in terrariums and hanging baskets. It is also used as an ornamental ground cover in gardens and as a border plant. It is known to be a good air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea troyensis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea troyensis is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in warm, humid climates with plenty of light and water. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or by dividing the root ball.

Where to Find Pilea troyensis

Pilea troyensis can be found in the western Mediterranean.

Pilea troyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea troyensis?

Pilea troyensis

What is the common name of Pilea troyensis?

Troy Clearweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilea troyensis?

It is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams in the eastern United States.

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196446-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.