Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nicholasii
ID:
1328229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dorr & Stergios

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 42: 66 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340683

Common Names

  • Nicholas Pilea
  • Pilea
  • Pilea Nicholasii

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Description

Pilea nicholasii (also called Nicholas' Pilea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea nicholasii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is an attractive plant that can be used to add color and texture to the garden. The plant is also known for its ability to help purify the air in the home.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea nicholasii has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea nicholasii is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-9.

Where to Find Pilea nicholasii

Pilea nicholasii is native to India and can be found in parts of the Western Ghats.

Pilea nicholasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea nicholasii?

Pilea nicholasii

What is the common name of Pilea nicholasii?

Nicholas Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea nicholasii?

It is native to Vietnam.

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

Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
Basil Stergios: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stergios' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142873-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.