Pauridia pusilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1408414
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Snijman) Snijman & Kocyan
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 116: 29 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420878
Common Names
- Pauridia pusilla
- Pusilla Pauridia
- Pusilla Dwarf Pauridia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pauridia pusilla (also called 'Tiny Pauridia' and 'Tiny Onion', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has linear leaves and produces a spike of white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pauridia pusilla is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow and pink flowers. It is also known to attract hummingbirds and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pauridia pusilla is yellow and bell-shaped with six petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Pauridia pusilla is a succulent that is native to South Africa. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm) in height. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting.
Where to Find Pauridia pusilla
Pauridia pusilla is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Pauridia pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pauridia pusilla?
Pauridia pusilla
What is the family of Pauridia pusilla?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Pauridia pusilla?
Little Pauridia
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,
References
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.