Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
khorasanica
ID:
1327892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f. & Aellen) D.A.German

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 36 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340346





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Description

Parrya khorasanica (also called Khorasan parsley, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Iran and Afghanistan. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Parrya khorasanica is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parrya khorasanica has yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parrya khorasanica is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be cultivated in aquariums or terrariums. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating the leaves from the rhizome and planting them in a substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be kept in a shaded area.

Where to Find Parrya khorasanica

Parrya khorasanica is native to the Khorasan province of Iran.

Parrya khorasanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parrya khorasanica?

Parrya khorasanica

What is the natural habitat of Parrya khorasanica?

Central Asia

What are the care requirements for Parrya khorasanica?

Parrya khorasanica prefers cool temperatures, moderate humidity, and bright indirect light.

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,

References

Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.