Parochetus Communis (Noun)
Meaning
Trailing trifoliate Asiatic and African herb having cobalt blue flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Parochetus commnis is known to grow in moist spots along streams and rivers in its native range of Asia and Africa.
- In warmer climates Parochetus communis can be grown as a groundcover for trailing out of hanging baskets.
- Parochetus communis is highly valued for its attractive tiny rounded leaves in bright blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
- In its native range Parochetus communis has been used in folk medicine to treat various ailments.
- Parochetus communis flourishes best in moist soil and partial shade where the tiny cobalt blue flowers can trail freely.