Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weimingii
ID:
1519532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huan C.Wang

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 55(1-3): 100. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000006287



Common Names

  • Pilea weimingii
  • Weimingii Pilea
  • Weimingii Clearweed


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Description

Pilea weimingii (also called Weiming's Pilea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea weimingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilea weimingii is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea weimingii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant requires regular watering and fertilizing to maintain healthy growth.

Where to Find Pilea weimingii

Pilea weimingii is native to China and can be found in parts of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.

Pilea weimingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea weimingii?

Pilea weimingii

What is the common name of Pilea weimingii?

Weiming's Pilea

Where is Pilea weimingii found?

Pilea weimingii is found in China.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77186306-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.