Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulcanica
ID:
473150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Skr., Naturvidensk. Math. Afd. ser. 5, 2: 303. 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472482

Common Names

  • Pilea Vulcanica
  • Volcano Pilea
  • Lava Pilea

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Synonyms

  • Adicea vulcanica (Liebm.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pilea gracilipes Killip [unknown]
  • Pilea standleyi Killip [unknown]

Description

Pilea vulcanica (also called Vulcan Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial plant with ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea vulcanica 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 vulcanica has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea vulcanica is a small shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pilea vulcanica

Pilea vulcanica can be found in tropical regions of South America and the Caribbean.

Pilea vulcanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea vulcanica?

Pilea vulcanica

What is the common name of Pilea vulcanica?

Vulcan's Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea vulcanica?

Pilea vulcanica 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,

References

Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855891-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.