Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urticifolia
ID:
473207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 47 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472539

Common Names

  • Pilea urticifolia
  • Nettle-leaved Pilea
  • Nettle-leaved Tree Pilea

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Synonyms

  • Urtica rupipendia Savigny [unknown]
  • Urtica pendula Willd. [superfluous]
  • Pilea rupipendia (Savigny) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Parietaria urticifolia L.f. [unknown]
  • Pilea pendula Blume [superfluous]
  • Adicea urticifolia (L.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Boehmeria urticifolia (L.f.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Dubrueilia rupipendia (Savigny) Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Dubrueilia semidentata Gaudich. [unknown]

Description

Pilea urticifolia (also called Nettle-leaved 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 urticifolia 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 urticifolia has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea urticifolia is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to prune the plant after flowering to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Pilea urticifolia

Pilea urticifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pilea urticifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea urticifolia?

Pilea urticifolia

What is the common name of Pilea urticifolia?

Nettle-leaved Clearweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilea urticifolia?

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,

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