Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malekiana
ID:
473801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parsa & Maleki

Source:
ksu

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iran , Suppl. Gen.: 548 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473133



Common Names

  • Parsana Malekiana
  • Malekiana Parsana
  • Malekiana's Parsana


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Description

Parsana malekiana (also called 'Malek's Parsana', 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

Parsana malekiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parsana malekiana has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parsana malekiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Parsana malekiana

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

Parsana malekiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parsana malekiana?

Parsana malekiana

What is the natural habitat of Parsana malekiana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Parsana malekiana?

1-2 cm

Species in the Parsana genus

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

Ahmad Parsa (1907-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parsa' in the authors string.
Zeynol-Abedin(Zeinolabedin) Maleki (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maleki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854999-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.