Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
saurica
ID:
747595

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pachom.) D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Komarovia 6: 85 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746928



Common Names

  • Parrya saurica
  • Saurica Parrya
  • Parrya


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Description

Parrya saurica (also called Saurica Parrya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Parrya saurica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a spreading habit and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parrya saurica has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parrya saurica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some shade and drought. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Parrya saurica

Parrya saurica is native to Kazakhstan.

Parrya saurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parrya saurica?

Parrya saurica

What is the common name of Parrya saurica?

Saurian Parrya

What is the natural habitat of Parrya saurica?

It is found in steppes and semi-deserts in Central Asia

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

M.G. Pachomova (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pachom.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.