Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nauruaq
ID:
1277757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz, J.R.Grant, R.Lipkin, D.F.Murray & C.L.Parker

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 277 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277095



Common Names

  • Parrya nauruaq
  • Nauruaq Parrya
  • Nauruaq Parry's False-Cactus


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Description

Parrya nauruaq (also called Nauruaq, Nauru Parrya, or Nauru Parrya, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Parrya nauruaq is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parrya nauruaq has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parrya nauruaq is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Parrya nauruaq

Parrya nauruaq is native to the Arctic tundra of northern Canada.

Parrya nauruaq FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parrya nauruaq?

Parrya nauruaq

What is the common name of Parrya nauruaq?

Parrya

What type of plant is Parrya nauruaq?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50292603: Based on the initial data import
Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
David Fletcher Murray (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Murray' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Robert Lipkin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Lipkin' in the authors string.
Carolyn L. Parker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Parker' in the authors string.