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
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.
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 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,