Pilea usambarensis
Also known as: Pilea engleri f. contracta Hauman +1 more
- Pilea engleri f. contracta Hauman
- Pilea veronicaefolia Engl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Urticaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Pilea usambarensis is an epiphytic plant within the Urticaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zaïre
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms