Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
paleacea
ID:
1143164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wikstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1818: 323 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142502

Common Names

  • Passerina paleacea
  • Paleacea Passerina
  • Passerina

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Description

Passerina paleacea (also called 'Paleaceous Passerina', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short, woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Passerina paleacea is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passerina paleacea has small, white flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passerina paleacea is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in early spring. It can also be propagated by layering in late summer.

Where to Find Passerina paleacea

Passerina paleacea is native to South Africa.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

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