Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
mauritanica
ID:
473889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 2: 427 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473221



Common Names

  • Mauritanian Parietaria
  • Parietaria Mauritanica
  • Mauritanica Parietaria


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Synonyms

  • Parietaria circeaefolia Pourr. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Parietaria welwitschii Blume [unknown]
  • Parietaria ocimifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Freirea ocymifolia Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Freirea welwitschii (Blume) Jarm. [unknown]
  • Parietaria mauritanica genuina Cout. [invalid]
  • Parietaria mauritanica latifolia Willk. [unknown]
  • Parietaria mauritanica minor Willk. [unknown]

Description

Parietaria mauritanica (also called 'Mauritanian 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 mauritanica is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parietaria mauritanica 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 mauritanica is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. When propagating by stem cuttings, make sure to use a sterile, sharp knife or scissors and cut just below a node. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, water it regularly and fertilize it every two weeks.

Where to Find Parietaria mauritanica

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

Parietaria mauritanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parietaria mauritanica?

Parietaria mauritanica

What is the common name of Parietaria mauritanica?

Mauritanian Pellitory

Where is Parietaria mauritanica native to?

Portugal

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,

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