Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 182: 32 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341124
Description
Pauridia pudica (also called 'Pudica', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1000–3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pauridia pudica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pauridia pudica has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pauridia pudica is a succulent native to South Africa. It can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Pauridia pudica
Pauridia pudica is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Pauridia pudica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pauridia pudica?
Pauridia pudica
What is the common name of Pauridia pudica?
Shy Pauridia
What is the habitat of Pauridia pudica?
Grassy meadows and rocky slopes
Species in the Pauridia genus
Pauridia longituba,
Pauridia minuta,
Pauridia longituba,
Pauridia acida,
Pauridia aemulans,
Pauridia affinis,
Pauridia alba,
Pauridia alticola,
Pauridia aquatica,
Pauridia canaliculata,
Pauridia capensis,
Pauridia curculigoides,
Pauridia etesionamibensis,
Pauridia flaccida,
Pauridia gardneri,
Pauridia glabella,
Pauridia gracilipes,
Pauridia linearis,
Pauridia maximiliani,
Pauridia monophylla,
Pauridia nana,
Pauridia occidentalis,
Pauridia ovata,
Pauridia pygmaea,
Pauridia salina,
Pauridia scullyi,
Pauridia serrata,
Pauridia trifurcillata,
Pauridia umbraticola,
Pauridia vaginata,
Pauridia verna,
Pauridia maryae,
Pauridia pudica,
Pauridia breviscapa,
Pauridia monticola,
Pauridia pusilla,
Species in the Hypoxidaceae family
Curculigo annamitica,
Curculigo breviscapa,
Curculigo capitulata,
Curculigo conoc,
Curculigo disticha,
Curculigo ensifolia,
Curculigo erecta,
Curculigo gracilis,
Curculigo latifolia,
Curculigo oligantha,
Curculigo orchioides,
Curculigo pilosa,
Curculigo prainiana,
Curculigo racemosa,
Curculigo rhizophylla,
Curculigo scorzonerifolia,
Curculigo seychellensis,
Curculigo sinensis,
Curculigo tonkinensis,
Curculigo trichocarpa,
Curculigo savantwadiensis,
Curculigo maharashtrensis,
Curculigo fabrei,
Curculigo maheensis,
Empodium elongatum,
Empodium flexile,
Empodium gloriosum,
Empodium monophyllum,
Empodium namaquensis,
Empodium plicatum,
Empodium veratrifolium,
Empodium namaquensis,
Empodium veratrifolium,
Hypoxis abyssinica,
Hypoxis acuminata,
Hypoxis angustifolia,
Hypoxis argentea,
Hypoxis arillacea,
Hypoxis aurea,
Hypoxis bampsiana,
Hypoxis baurii,
Hypoxis camerooniana,
Hypoxis canaliculata,
Hypoxis catamarcensis,
Hypoxis colchicifolia,
Hypoxis costata,
Hypoxis cuanzensis,
Hypoxis curtissii,
Hypoxis decumbens,
Hypoxis demissa,