Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachypila
ID:
473658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 200 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472990

Common Names

  • Brachypila Pilea
  • Pilea Brachypila
  • Brachypila Plant

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Description

Pilea brachypila (also called Short-leaved Pilea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Central America. It is a low-growing, creeping plant with small, round, scalloped leaves that are usually green, but can also be variegated. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea brachypila 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 brachypila has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and a delicate stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea brachypila is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated easily from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot and cared for as a mature plant.

Where to Find Pilea brachypila

Pilea brachypila is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pilea brachypila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea brachypila?

Pilea brachypila

What type of plant is Pilea brachypila?

A succulent plant

Where is Pilea brachypila found?

It is found in Central and 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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