Status:
valid
Authors:
Greuter
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 3: 190 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473090
Common Names
- Parietaria Cardiostegia
- Cardiostegia Pellitory
- Cardiostegia Wall Pellitory
Description
Parietaria cardiostegia (also called Heart-Bearing Pellitory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has a hairy stem and leaves, with small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Parietaria cardiostegia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parietaria cardiostegia has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a greenish-gray color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parietaria cardiostegia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Parietaria cardiostegia
Parietaria cardiostegia is native to the Mediterranean region.
Parietaria cardiostegia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parietaria cardiostegia?
Parietaria cardiostegia
Where is Parietaria cardiostegia found?
Parietaria cardiostegia is found in Central and South America.
What type of plant is Parietaria cardiostegia?
Parietaria cardiostegia is a herbaceous perennial plant.
Species in the Parietaria genus
Parietaria alsinifolia,
Parietaria decoris,
Parietaria cretica,
Parietaria elliptica,
Parietaria erronea,
Parietaria debilis,
Parietaria cardiostegia,
Parietaria serbica,
Parietaria umbricola,
Parietaria lusitanica,
Parietaria filamentosa,
Parietaria judaica,
Parietaria rechingeri,
Parietaria rhodopaea,
Parietaria mauritanica,
Parietaria pensylvanica,
Parietaria officinalis,
Parietaria floridana,
Parietaria hespera,
Parietaria praetermissa,
Parietaria feliciana,
Parietaria roschanica,
Parietaria lusitanica,
Parietaria macrophylla,
Parietaria semispeluncaria,
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata,
Astrothalamus reticulatus,
Australina flaccida,
Australina pusilla,
Australina pusilla,
Boehmeria aspera,
Boehmeria balslevii,
Boehmeria beyeri,
Boehmeria brevirostris,
Boehmeria bullata,
Boehmeria burgeriana,
Boehmeria caudata,
Boehmeria celtidifolia,
Boehmeria clidemioides,
Boehmeria conica,
Boehmeria cylindrica,
Boehmeria densiflora,
Boehmeria depauperata,
Boehmeria didymogyne,
Boehmeria dura,
Boehmeria egregia,
Boehmeria excelsa,
Boehmeria grandis,
Boehmeria hamiltoniana,
Boehmeria helferi,
Boehmeria heterophylla,
Boehmeria holosericea,
Boehmeria japonica,
Boehmeria kiusiana,
Boehmeria kurzii,
Boehmeria lanceolata,
Boehmeria martii,
Boehmeria multiflora,
Boehmeria nakashimae,
Boehmeria nivea,
Boehmeria ourantha,
Boehmeria pavonii,
Boehmeria penduliflora,
Boehmeria pilosiuscula,
Boehmeria platanifolia,
Boehmeria polystachya,
Boehmeria radiata,
Boehmeria ramiflora,
Boehmeria repens,
Boehmeria rugosissima,
Boehmeria siamensis,
Boehmeria sieboldiana,
Boehmeria spicigera,
Boehmeria splitgerbera,
Boehmeria ternifolia,