Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nuratensis
ID:
1218566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch. & Vved.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Uzbekistansk. Fil. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 3: 15 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217904



Common Names

  • Parrya nuratensis
  • Nuratensis Parrya
  • Nuratensis


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Description

Parrya nuratensis (also called Parrya, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Parrya nuratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parrya nuratensis has yellow flowers with four petals and a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parrya nuratensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Parrya nuratensis

Parrya nuratensis can be found in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4104184: Based on the initial data import
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.