Pilea umbellata
Also known as: Adicea umbellata (Bory) Kuntze +3 more
- Adicea umbellata (Bory) Kuntze
- Neraudia melastomatifolia Blume
- Pilea commersoniana Wedd.
- Pilea insignis Blume
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Urticaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Pilea umbellata is a shrub belonging to the Urticaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Pilea, which contains over 600 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Réunion