Parryella filifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
A.Gray
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178541
Common Names
- Parryella filifolia
- Threadleaf Parryella
- Threadleaf Parryella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parryella filifolia (also called Threadleaf Parryella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and prairies. It prefers moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Parryella filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Parryella filifolia has yellow flowers with purple centers. Seed: Parryella filifolia has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Parryella filifolia seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parryella filifolia is a warm-season annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Parryella filifolia
Parryella filifolia is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in desert scrub and grasslands.
Parryella filifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parryella filifolia?
Parryella filifolia
What is the common name of Parryella filifolia?
Desert Holly
What is the natural habitat of Parryella filifolia?
Deserts and dry areas of the southwestern United States
Species in the Parryella genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:512544-1: Based on the initial data import