Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
filamentosa
ID:
473862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 263 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473194

Common Names

  • Parietaria Filamentosa
  • Filamentosa Parietaria
  • Filamentosa's Parietaria

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Synonyms

  • Gesnouinia filamentosa (Webb & Berthel.) Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Parietaria filamentosa (also called 'Filamentous Pellitory', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parietaria filamentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parietaria filamentosa has small, greenish-yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parietaria filamentosa is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. When propagating by stem cuttings, make sure to use a sterile, sharp knife or scissors and cut just below a node. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, water it regularly and fertilize it every two weeks.

Where to Find Parietaria filamentosa

Parietaria filamentosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Parietaria filamentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parietaria filamentosa?

Parietaria filamentosa

What is the common name of Parietaria filamentosa?

Filamentous Pellitory

Where is Parietaria filamentosa native to?

Portugal

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

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854918-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.