Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
473975

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-0000473307

Common Names

  • Pubescens Friendship Plant
  • Pancake Plant
  • UFO Plant

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Synonyms

  • Urtica radicans Pohl ex Miq. [invalid]
  • Urtica grandifolia Sw. ex Griseb. [invalid]
  • Urtica grossecrenata Mart. ex Miq. [invalid]
  • Pilea xalapensis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pilea diffusa Griseb. [illegitimate]
  • Pilea gaudichaudiana Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pilea grossecrenata Miq. [unknown]
  • Adicea involucrata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pilea involucrata Urb. [illegitimate]
  • Pilea rupicola Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pilea fuscata Liebm. [unknown]
  • Pilea guyanensis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pilea pubescens guyanensis (Wedd.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pilea pubescens rupicola (Wedd.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pilea pubescens fuscata (Liebm.) Wedd. [deprecated]

Description

Pilea pubescens (also called False Nettle, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to tropical regions of the world. It has long, thin, bright green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. It is typically found in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilea pubescens are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea pubescens is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Pilea pubescens

Pilea pubescens is found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pilea pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea pubescens?

Pilea pubescens

What is the common name of Pilea pubescens?

Pubescens Pilea

What is the natural habitat of Pilea pubescens?

Tropical rainforests of 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,

References

Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855698-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.