Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rech.f. & Aellen) D.A.German
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 36 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340346
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.
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 Parrya genus
Parrya fruticulosa,
Parrya nudicaulis,
Parrya stenocarpa,
Parrya saurica,
Parrya nudicaulis,
Parrya arctica,
Parrya alba,
Parrya albida,
Parrya asperrima,
Parrya australis,
Parrya darvazica,
Parrya kuramensis,
Parrya lancifolia,
Parrya longicarpa,
Parrya maidantalica,
Parrya nuratensis,
Parrya pavlovii,
Parrya pinnatifida,
Parrya popovii,
Parrya pulvinata,
Parrya runcinata,
Parrya saxifraga,
Parrya schugnana,
Parrya subsiliquosa,
Parrya turkestanica,
Parrya rydbergii,
Parrya minjanensis,
Parrya nauruaq,
Parrya glabra,
Parrya gracillima,
Parrya hispida,
Parrya junussovii,
Parrya mollissima,
Parrya olgae,
Parrya papillosa,
Parrya pazijae,
Parrya pjataevae,
Parrya podlechii,
Parrya tschimganica,
Parrya vvedenskyi,
Parrya khorasanica,
Parrya sarawschanica,
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,