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Pilea depressa (Sw.) Blume
| Family Name: | Urticaceae |
| Common Name: | Baby Toes, Depressed Clearweed |
Pilea depressa is a herbaceous plant with creeping growth habit. It has small, rounded leaves with scalloped edges and grows well as indoor plant. This plant can be easily propagated via stem cuttings.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Weeping / Pendulous |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with a creeping growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Its rounded leaves are small, arranged in opposite pairs and have scalloped margin. |
| Cultivation | This plant is best grown in well-drained soil and placed in a semi-shaded condition. This herb can be propagated via stem cutting. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This plant is ideally grown in hanging baskets, in containers or terrariums for its ornamental rounded leaves. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Terrarium |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Cordate, Orbicular / Round) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Crenate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 32868 |
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| Species ID | 7282 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
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