Pilea repens | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Urticaceae |
Genus: | Pilea |
Species: | P. repens
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Binomial name | |
Pilea repens (Sw.) Wedd.
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Pilea repens is a plant which is sometimes cultivated, especially where high humidity can be provided, such as in a terrarium.[1] It is native to the West Indies and has dark-colored leaves.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ R.W. Henley, A.R. Chase and L.S. Osborne. "Pilea Production Guide: CFREC-A Foliage Plant Research Note RH-91-28".
- ^ Pilea repens: Black-Leaf Panamiga