Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vermicularis
ID:
1317426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Majure, Skean & Judd

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 7: 688 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329880

Common Names

  • Pilea vermicularis
  • Vermicularis Pilea
  • Vermicularis' Pilea

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Description

Pilea vermicularis (also called Artillery Plant, Rockweed, or Gunpowder Plant, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant native to tropical West Africa. It has small, round, light green leaves with a velvety texture and grows to a height of 8-15 cm. It prefers humid, tropical climates and grows best in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea vermicularis is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to Central America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea vermicularis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, round cotyledon and a pair of opposite, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea vermicularis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Pilea vermicularis

Pilea vermicularis is native to tropical 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,

References

James D. Skean (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skean' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Lucas C. Majure: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60465663-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.