Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
serbica
ID:
473816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pančić

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serbiae : 620 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473148

Common Names

  • Parietaria Serbica
  • Serbica Parietaria
  • Serbica's Parietaria

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Synonyms

  • Freirea serbica (Pančić) Jarm. [unknown]
  • Parietaria lusitanica serbica (Pančić) P.W.Ball [valid]

Description

Parietaria serbica (also called 'Serbian 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 serbica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light levels. It is also used to add texture and color to flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parietaria serbica 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 serbica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Parietaria serbica

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

Parietaria serbica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parietaria serbica?

Parietaria serbica

What is the natural habitat of Parietaria serbica?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Parietaria serbica?

2-3 cm

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

Josif Pančić (1814-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pančić' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854983-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.