Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
1228717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 44: 252 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228055

Common Names

  • Parnassia Chinensis
  • Chinese Grass-of-Parnassus
  • Chinese Parnassia

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Description

Parnassia chinensis (also called Chinese Parnassia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Parnassia chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Parnassia chinensis var. ganeshii S.Akiyama & H.Ohba
Parnassia chinensis var. chinensis
Parnassia chinensis var. sechuanensis Z.P.Jien

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parnassia chinensis has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have small, oval leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parnassia chinensis is a perennial herb with a long-lasting root system. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Parnassia chinensis

Parnassia chinensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Parnassia chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parnassia chinensis?

Parnassia chinensis

What is the common name of Parnassia chinensis?

Chinese grass-of-Parnassus

What type of plant is Parnassia chinensis?

Perennial herb

Species in the Parnassia genus

Parnassia townsendii, Parnassia trinervis, Parnassia palustris, Parnassia siamensis, Parnassia procul, Parnassia cabulica, Parnassia alpicola, Parnassia kumaonica, Parnassia glauca, Parnassia kotzebuei, Parnassia parviflora, Parnassia asarifolia, Parnassia grandifolia, Parnassia nubicola, Parnassia pusilla, Parnassia wightiana, Parnassia caroliniana, Parnassia cirrata, Parnassia fimbriata, Parnassia laxmannii, Parnassia bifolia, Parnassia foliosa, Parnassia cooperi, Parnassia esquirolii, Parnassia farreri, Parnassia mysorensis, Parnassia oreophila, Parnassia obovata, Parnassia yunnanensis, Parnassia delavayi, Parnassia perciliata, Parnassia amoena, Parnassia scaposa, Parnassia longipetala, Parnassia tenella, Parnassia labiata, Parnassia faberi, Parnassia lutea, Parnassia chinensis, Parnassia yui, Parnassia crassifolia, Parnassia epunctulata, Parnassia filchneri, Parnassia xinganensis, Parnassia submysorensis, Parnassia cacuminum, Parnassia omeiensis, Parnassia monochorifolia, Parnassia noemiae, Parnassia gansuensis,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

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