Status:
valid
Authors:
M.X.Ren & J.Zhang
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 37(10)-e02414: 2. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033723
Description
Parnassia zhengyuana (also called Zheng's Grass-of-Parnassus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Parnassia zhengyuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parnassia zhengyuana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parnassia zhengyuana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Parnassia zhengyuana
Parnassia zhengyuana can be found in the alpine regions of China.
Parnassia zhengyuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parnassia zhengyuana?
Parnassia zhengyuana
What is the common name of Parnassia zhengyuana?
Zheng's Parnassia
What is the natural habitat of Parnassia zhengyuana?
It is found in tropical forests of Central and South America
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,