Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schrenk) D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 648 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040511
Common Names
- Schrenkiella parvula
- Parvula Schrenkiella
- Parvula Schrenkiella L.
Description
Schrenkiella parvula (also called Small Schrenkiella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to China, where it is found in the Sichuan province. It is found in alpine meadows, often in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schrenkiella parvula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Schrenkiella parvula plant produces small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schrenkiella parvula is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seeds. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Schrenkiella parvula
Schrenkiella parvula is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Schrenkiella genus
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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,