Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
nana
ID:
1265591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Hershk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 84: 102 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264929



Common Names

  • Parakeelya nana
  • Dwarf Parakeelya
  • Nana Parakeelya


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Description

Parakeelya nana (also called dwarf sand-spurrey, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It grows in sandy soils in coastal and inland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parakeelya nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has medicinal benefits, including treating digestive disorders, reducing inflammation, and treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parakeelya nana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parakeelya nana can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge, which should take about 2 weeks. Thin out the seedlings to a spacing of 15 cm (6 in). The plants will flower from late summer to early autumn.

Where to Find Parakeelya nana

Parakeelya nana is found in Australia.

Parakeelya nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parakeelya nana?

Parakeelya nana

What type of plant is Parakeelya nana?

Herb

Where is Parakeelya nana found?

South America

Species in the Parakeelya genus

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50215328: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Mark Alan Hershkovitz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hershk.' in the authors string.