Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wullschlaegelii
ID:
473157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 310 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472489

Common Names

  • Pilea Wullschlaegelii
  • Silver Sparkle Pilea
  • Silver Tree Pilea

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Description

Pilea wullschlaegelii (also called Wullschlaegel's 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 Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea wullschlaegelii 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 wullschlaegelii 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 wullschlaegelii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to prune the plant after flowering to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Pilea wullschlaegelii

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

Pilea wullschlaegelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea wullschlaegelii?

Pilea wullschlaegelii

What is the common name of Pilea wullschlaegelii?

Wullschlaegel's Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea wullschlaegelii?

Pilea wullschlaegelii 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,

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