Pilea pteropodon
Also known as: Adicea pteropodon (Wedd.) Kuntze +1 more
- Adicea pteropodon (Wedd.) Kuntze
- Pilea ptericlada Donn.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Urticaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Pilea pteropodon is an epiphytic plant belonging to the Urticaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Pilea is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru