@Article{taiwania2009542179, AUTHOR = {Shan-Huah Wu, Chih-Yuan Chang, Jenn-Kuo Tsai, Chao-Fen Chen, Yu-Yen Liu, Yung-Ching Deng, Tsung-Hisn Hsieh}, TITLE = {A Newly Naturalized Species in Taiwan: Pilea nummulariifolia (Swartz) Weddell (Urticaceae)}, JOURNAL = {Taiwania}, VOLUME = {54}, YEAR = {2009}, ISSUE = {2}, PAGES = {179-182}, URL = {https://taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/911}, ABSTRACT = {This report is regarding the naturalization status of an introduced ornamental species, Pilea nummulariifolia (Swartz) Weddell. Pilea nummulariifolia, a member of Urticaceae, is originated from tropical America, and has been widely cultivated through out the island of Taiwan. This species can be identified by its rounded leaves with toothed edges and long ascending or procumbent stem with densely hairs. This paper describes this newly naturalized species and provides line drawing and photograph for identification.}, DOI = {10.6165/tai.2009.54(2).179} }