Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
astrogramma
ID:
473689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(1): 201 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473021

Common Names

  • Astrogramma Pilea
  • Pilea Astrogramma
  • Astrogramma Plant

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Synonyms

  • Adicea astrogramma (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Pilea astrogramma (also called Star-marked Clearweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea astrogramma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea astrogramma has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a greenish-gray color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea astrogramma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pilea astrogramma

Pilea astrogramma is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in tropical climates.

Pilea astrogramma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea astrogramma?

Pilea astrogramma

What is the family of Pilea astrogramma?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Pilea astrogramma?

Star-marked Pilea

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,