Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.H.An) Al-Shehbaz & D.A.German
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 166 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330121
Common Names
- Braya parvia
- Small Braya
- Parviflora Braya
Description
Braya parvia (also called 'Parv Braya', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It has a prostrate habit and its leaves are linear. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Braya parvia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Braya parvia are white or yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Braya parvia is an evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Braya parvia
Braya parvia is native to North America. It is found in temperate climates, and is commonly found in Canada and the United States.
Braya parvia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Braya parvia?
Braya parvia
What type of plant is Braya parvia?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Braya parvia native to?
North America
Species in the Braya genus
Braya alpina,
Braya fernaldii,
Braya gamosepala,
Braya glabella,
Braya humilis,
Braya linearis,
Braya longii,
Braya pamirica,
Braya pilosa,
Braya purpurascens,
Braya rosea,
Braya scharnhorsti,
Braya siliquosa,
Braya thomsonii,
Braya thorild-wulffii,
Braya tibetica,
Braya alpina,
Braya humilis,
Braya parvia,
Braya piasezkii,
Braya qingshuiheense,
Braya sichuanica,
Braya fengii,
Braya stigmatosa,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,