Status:
valid
Authors:
Botsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 178 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244659
Common Names
- Parrya rydbergii
- Rydberg's Parrya
- Parrya
Description
Parrya rydbergii (also called Rydberg's Parrya, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub found in western North America. It grows in dry, open places and has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin.
Uses & Benefits
Parrya rydbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parrya rydbergii has small, yellow flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parrya rydbergii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate drought and is rarely affected by pests or diseases.
Where to Find Parrya rydbergii
Parrya rydbergii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Parrya rydbergii FAQ
What are the common names of Parrya rydbergii?
Rydberg's Parrya
What is the growth habit of Parrya rydbergii?
It is an erect, clump-forming perennial.
What is the best soil type for Parrya rydbergii?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
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,