Parietaria decoris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decoris
ID:
473734
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Mill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 51: 529 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473066
Common Names
- Parietaria Decoris
- Decor's Pellitory
- Decor's Wall Pellitory
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parietaria decoris (also called Decorated 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 decoris 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 decoris 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 decoris 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 decoris
Parietaria decoris is native to Mexico.
Parietaria decoris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parietaria decoris?
Parietaria decoris
Where is Parietaria decoris found?
Parietaria decoris is found in Central and South America.
What type of plant is Parietaria decoris?
Parietaria decoris 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
Norton George Miller (1942-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183204-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.