Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verbascifolia
ID:
1250980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Savigny) Wedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 186 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250318

Common Names

  • Verbascifolia
  • Pilea
  • Mistletoe

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Description

Pilea verbascifolia (also called Verbascifolia Pilea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea verbascifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea verbascifolia has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea verbascifolia is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pilea verbascifolia

Pilea verbascifolia is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pilea verbascifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea verbascifolia?

Pilea verbascifolia

What is the common name of Pilea verbascifolia?

Verbascum Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea verbascifolia?

It is native to Europe, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.

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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