Genus Pipturus is a group of flowering plants that belongs to the family Urticaceae. There are several synonyms for this genus, which is also known as Piptanthus, Pipturus albidus, and Parietaria alba. These synonyms are commonly used in the botanical world to refer to different species of the same group. However, despite sharing similar characteristics, these species differ in their morphological traits, distribution, and habitat. For example, Pipturus argenteus is a shrub that grows in Central and South America, whereas Pipturus incanus is a small tree that is native to Asia. Despite these differences, all species of the Genus Pipturus serve as food sources for several insects and are used in traditional medicine.