Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
soleirolii
ID:
502790

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Req.) Dandy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 70: 4 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502122



Common Names

  • Soleirolia soleirolii
  • Baby Tears
  • Angel's Tears


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Synonyms

  • Parietaria soleirolii (Req.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Parietaria repens Soleirol ex Mutel [unknown]
  • Soleirolia corsica Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Helxine soleirolii Req. [unknown]
  • Soleirolia repens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Soleirolia corsica Gaudich. [unknown]

Description

Soleirolia soleirolii (also called 'Baby's Tears' or 'Angel's Tears', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is an evergreen herb with small, white flowers and tiny, round leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is often found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Soleirolia soleirolii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Soleirolia soleirolii are white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Soleirolia soleirolii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Soleirolia soleirolii

Soleirolia soleirolii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Soleirolia soleirolii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Soleirolia soleirolii?

Soleirolia soleirolii

What type of plant is Soleirolia soleirolii?

It is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant.

What is the common name of Soleirolia soleirolii?

Baby's Tears, Mind-Your-Own-Business

Species in the Soleirolia genus

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

James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
Esprit Requien (1788-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Req.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856545-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.