Parietaria cretica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
473737
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1052 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473069
Common Names
- Parietaria Cretica
- Cretan Pellitory
- Cretan Wall Pellitory
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Thaumuria cretica (L.) Gaudich. [unknown]
- Parietaria bracteata Moench [unknown]
- Parietaria affinis Hornem. ex Blume [unknown]
Description
Parietaria cretica (also called Cretan 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 cretica 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 cretica has small, yellow flowers and small, round, brown seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parietaria cretica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Where to Find Parietaria cretica
Parietaria cretica is native to the Mediterranean region.
Parietaria cretica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parietaria cretica?
Parietaria cretica
Where is Parietaria cretica found?
Parietaria cretica is found in Central and South America.
What type of plant is Parietaria cretica?
Parietaria cretica 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,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854904-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.