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Pilea repens

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Pilea repens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
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

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  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