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Pilea elegans

Also known as: Pilea elliptica var. gayana Wedd.
  • Pilea elliptica var. gayana Wedd.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Urticaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Pilea elegans is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Urticaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Pilea is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile South

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