Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood) J.W.Grimes
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brittonia38: 185 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061340
Common Names
- Pediomelum pariense
- Pariense Pediomelum
- Pariense
Description
Pediomelum pariense (also called Paris pediomelum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has pinnate leaves with 5-7 leaflets. It is found in open and disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Pediomelum pariense is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pediomelum pariense has yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each pod. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pediomelum pariense is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types and is tolerant of both drought and frost.
Where to Find Pediomelum pariense
Pediomelum pariense can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Pediomelum genus
Pediomelum cuspidatum,
Pediomelum cyphocalyx,
Pediomelum hypogaeum,
Pediomelum rhombifolium,
Pediomelum subacaule,
Pediomelum canescens,
Pediomelum castoreum,
Pediomelum esculentum,
Pediomelum linearifolium,
Pediomelum megalanthum,
Pediomelum mephiticum,
Pediomelum argophyllum,
Pediomelum latestipulatum,
Pediomelum palmeri,
Pediomelum digitatum,
Pediomelum aromaticum,
Pediomelum pentaphyllum,
Pediomelum piedmontanum,
Pediomelum californicum,
Pediomelum pentaphyllum,
Pediomelum reverchonii,
Pediomelum pariense,
Pediomelum tenuiflorum,
Pediomelum verdiense,
Pediomelum humile,
Species in the Fabaceae family