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Artillery Plant

Pilea microphylla

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Urticaceae ›Genus: Pilea

About

Pilea microphylla also known as rockweed, artillery plant, gunpowder plant or (in Latin America) brilhantina is an annual plant native to Florida, Mexico, the West Indies, and tropical Central and Southern America. In the southern part of México, specifically Campeche and Merida, the local name is Frescura. The plant belongs to the family Urticaceae. It has light green, almost succulent, stems and tiny 1/8" leaves which contribute to its other nickname, "Artillery Fern", though it is

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Artillery Plant?
The scientific name of Artillery Plant is Pilea microphylla.
What is the conservation status of Artillery Plant?
The Artillery Plant has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Artillery Plant belong to?
Artillery Plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Artillery Plant belong to?
Artillery Plant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Artillery Plant belong to?
Artillery Plant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Artillery Plant belong to?
Artillery Plant belongs to the order Rosales.
What family does Artillery Plant belong to?
Artillery Plant belongs to the family Urticaceae.
What genus does Artillery Plant belong to?
Artillery Plant belongs to the genus Pilea.