Pilea repens

Pilea repens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Rosales
Family:Urticaceae
Genus:Pilea
Species: P. repens
Binomial name
Pilea repens
(Sw.) Wedd.

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

  1. R.W. Henley, A.R. Chase and L.S. Osborne. "Pilea Production Guide: CFREC-A Foliage Plant Research Note RH-91-28".
  2. Pilea repens: Black-Leaf Panamiga
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