Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tatamensis
ID:
1253704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 358 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253042

Common Names

  • Pilea Tatamensis
  • Tatam Pilea
  • Tatam Flower

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Description

Pilea tatamensis (also called Tatam Pilea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to tropical regions in Asia and the Pacific. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea tatamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea tatamensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea tatamensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be trained to climb a trellis or wall.

Where to Find Pilea tatamensis

Pilea tatamensis can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Pilea tatamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea tatamensis?

Pilea tatamensis

What is the common name of Pilea tatamensis?

Tatam Pilea

What is the habitat of Pilea tatamensis?

It is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks

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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