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Upright Pellitory (Parietaria officinalis)

Upright Pellitory (Parietaria officinalis) is a herbaceous perennial with a long history of medicinal use, often found in disturbed soils and rocky areas.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil, including poor or rocky substrates. Tolerates alkaline conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Tolerates a range of light conditions.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently during dry spells.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil, including poor or rocky substrates. Tolerates alkaline conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs.

A light feed in spring is usually sufficient.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen in mild climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 mm

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Synonyms
Helxine dioscoridis Bubani
Parietaria assurgens Poir.
Parietaria erecta Mert. & W.D.J.Koch
Parietaria muralis Salisb.
Parietaria nitens K.Koch
Parietaria nitida Miq.
Parietaria populifolia Nyman
Parietaria rubicunda Pohl ex Miq.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyUrticaceae
  • genusParietaria
  • speciesParietaria officinalis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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