Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 57 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472497
Common Names
- Pilea Venulosa
- Upright Pilea
- Creeping Charlie
Synonyms
- Adicea venulosa (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Pilea venulosa (also called Veined Clearweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae. It is native to eastern North America. This plant typically grows in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pilea venulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilea venulosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, rounded, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilea venulosa 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 venulosa
Pilea venulosa can be found in tropical regions of South America and the Caribbean.
Pilea venulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilea venulosa?
Pilea venulosa
What is the common name of Pilea venulosa?
Veined Pilea
What is the natural habitat of Pilea venulosa?
Pilea venulosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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,