Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villicaulis
ID:
1224614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 125 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223952

Common Names

  • Villicaulis Pilea
  • Hairystem Pilea
  • Hairystem Friendship Plant

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Description

Pilea villicaulis (also called Villicaulis Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea villicaulis is a popular houseplant, known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The plant is known to be drought tolerant and can be used to add texture and color to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilea villicaulis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea villicaulis is a low-growing, creeping plant with small, heart-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, as it will grow in a variety of soil types and light conditions. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Pilea villicaulis

Pilea villicaulis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Pilea villicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea villicaulis?

Pilea villicaulis

What is the common name of Pilea villicaulis?

Villicaulis Pilea

What is the family of Pilea villicaulis?

Urticaceae

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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