Status:
valid
Authors:
Thoday
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1924: 161 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142503
Common Names
- Passerina paludosa
- Paludose Passerina
- Passerina
Description
Passerina paludosa (also called 'Marsh 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 paludosa 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
The flower of Passerina paludosa is yellow in color, with white petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Passerina paludosa 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 paludosa
Passerina paludosa is native to South Africa.
Species in the Passerina genus
Passerina montana,
Passerina burchellii,
Passerina comosa,
Passerina ericoides,
Passerina falcifolia,
Passerina filiformis,
Passerina galpinii,
Passerina obtusifolia,
Passerina paleacea,
Passerina paludosa,
Passerina rigida,
Passerina rubra,
Passerina truncata,
Passerina quadrifaria,
Passerina nivicola,
Passerina montivaga,
Passerina esterhuyseniae,
Passerina pendula,
Passerina drakensbergensis,
Passerina corymbosa,
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,