Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
yui
ID:
1228718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.P.Jien

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 256 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228056

Common Names

  • Parnassia Yui
  • Yui Grass-of-Parnassus
  • Yui Parnassia

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Description

Parnassia yui (also called Yui's 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 yui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parnassia yui 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 yui 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 yui

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

Parnassia yui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parnassia yui?

Parnassia yui

What is the common name of Parnassia yui?

Yui grass-of-Parnassus

What type of plant is Parnassia yui?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50053294: Based on the initial data import
Zhuo Po Jien: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.P.Jien' in the authors string.