Patersonia pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
786354
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 58 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785687
Common Names
- Pygmaea Patersonia
- Patersonia pygmaea
- Patersonia pygmaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patersonia pygmaea (also called Dwarf Flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Patersonia pygmaea is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a border plant or as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant are also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Patersonia pygmaea is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Patersonia pygmaea is a bulbous perennial that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Patersonia pygmaea
Patersonia pygmaea is native to Australia.
Patersonia pygmaea FAQ
What type of plant is Patersonia pygmaea?
Patersonia pygmaea is a herbaceous perennial.
Where is Patersonia pygmaea native to?
Patersonia pygmaea is native to Australia.
What is the growth rate of Patersonia pygmaea?
Patersonia pygmaea has a moderate growth rate.
Species in the Patersonia genus
Patersonia novoguineensis, Patersonia occidentalis, Patersonia pygmaea, Patersonia umbrosa, Patersonia rudis, Patersonia sericea, Patersonia maxwellii, Patersonia spirafolia, Patersonia argyrea, Patersonia juncea, Patersonia graminea, Patersonia babianoides, Patersonia borneensis, Patersonia limbata, Patersonia lanata, Patersonia inaequalis, Patersonia drummondii, Patersonia fragilis, Patersonia glabrata, Patersonia macrantha, Patersonia lowii, Patersonia neocaledonica, Patersonia inflexa, Patersonia philippinensis, Patersonia sumatrensis,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324219: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.