Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Creeping charlie

Family: Urticaceae (Nettle)

Distribution: The Caribbean, North America, South America

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: The plant is fast growing and the leaves create a carpet -like ground cover. The veins of the leaves create a wrinkled texture. It can be grown indoors, for example in a hanging pot. The specific name refers to the coin-like leaves.