In this article, Pilea victoriae V. Suresh & Sojan belonging to Urticaceae is described as a new species from Bangladesh. The new species is morphologically most similar to Pilea microphylla (L.) Liebm. from which it differs by having orbicular leaf blades, a great number of flowers per pistillate inflorescence and absence or rare internodal branching. Taxonomic description, phenology, distribution and photograph have been provided along with key to facilitate its identification.

In this article, Pilea victoriae V. Suresh & Sojan belonging to Urticaceae is described as a new species from Bangladesh. The new species is morphologically most similar to Pilea microphylla (L.) Liebm. from which it differs by having orbicular leaf blades, a great number of flowers per pistillate inflorescence and absence or rare internodal branching. Taxonomic description, phenology, distribution and photograph have been provided along with key to facilitate its identification.