Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
1287301

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. , ser. 3, 1: 165 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286639

Common Names

  • Large-leaved Parietaria
  • Parietaria macrophylla
  • Large-leaved Parietaria

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Description

Parietaria macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Pellitory, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and large, oval-shaped leaves. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Parietaria macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parietaria macrophylla has small, blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parietaria macrophylla is an evergreen perennial that is native to Texas and Oklahoma. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Parietaria macrophylla

Parietaria macrophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Parietaria macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parietaria macrophylla?

Parietaria macrophylla

What type of plant is Parietaria macrophylla?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Parietaria macrophylla native to?

It is native to Europe

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

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183211-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.