Parietaria umbricola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbricola
ID:
473824
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.G.Mill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 46 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473156
Common Names
- Parietaria Umbricola
- Umbricola Parietaria
- Umbricola's Parietaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parietaria umbricola (also called 'Umbricola 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 umbricola 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 umbricola has small, greenish-yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Parietaria umbricola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Where to Find Parietaria umbricola
Parietaria umbricola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Parietaria umbricola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parietaria umbricola?
Parietaria umbricola
What is the natural habitat of Parietaria umbricola?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the average size of Parietaria umbricola?
1-2 cm
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,
References
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977321-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.