Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
feliciana
ID:
1144205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 28: 501 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143543

Common Names

  • Parietaria Feliciana
  • Feliciana Pellitory
  • Feliciana Parietaria

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Description

Parietaria feliciana (also called False Nettle, False Nettle Tree, or False Nettle Bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has oval, bright green leaves with serrated edges and grows in a bushy pattern. It is found in shady, humid, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Parietaria feliciana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known for its air-purifying properties and ability to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parietaria feliciana has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parietaria feliciana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Parietaria feliciana

Parietaria feliciana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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,

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