Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
481448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
ksu

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 18: 140 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480780



Common Names

  • Alpicola Parnassia
  • Parnassia alpicola
  • Alpicola Parnassia


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Synonyms

  • Parnassia simplex Hayata [unknown]
  • Parnassia alpicola evoluta Takeda [invalid]
  • Parnassia alpicola simplex (Hayata) Hayata & Takeda [valid]
  • Parnassia alpicola simplex (Hayata) Hiyama [valid]

Description

Parnassia alpicola (also called Alpine Grass-of-Parnassus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the northern hemisphere. It has a rosette habit, with dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in wet meadows and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Parnassia alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parnassia alpicola has small, white flowers that are clustered together. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parnassia alpicola is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can take up to two years to germinate.

Where to Find Parnassia alpicola

Parnassia alpicola can be found in the wild in Europe and Asia.

Parnassia alpicola FAQ

What is the best soil for Parnassia alpicola?

Parnassia alpicola prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Parnassia alpicola?

Parnassia alpicola prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Parnassia alpicola need?

Parnassia alpicola needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Species in the Parnassia genus

Parnassia townsendii, Parnassia trinervis, Parnassia palustris, Parnassia siamensis, Parnassia procul, Parnassia cabulica, Parnassia alpicola, Parnassia kumaonica, Parnassia glauca, Parnassia kotzebuei, Parnassia parviflora, Parnassia asarifolia, Parnassia grandifolia, Parnassia nubicola, Parnassia pusilla, Parnassia wightiana, Parnassia caroliniana, Parnassia cirrata, Parnassia fimbriata, Parnassia laxmannii, Parnassia bifolia, Parnassia foliosa, Parnassia cooperi, Parnassia esquirolii, Parnassia farreri, Parnassia mysorensis, Parnassia oreophila, Parnassia obovata, Parnassia yunnanensis, Parnassia delavayi, Parnassia perciliata, Parnassia amoena, Parnassia scaposa, Parnassia longipetala, Parnassia tenella, Parnassia labiata, Parnassia faberi, Parnassia lutea, Parnassia chinensis, Parnassia yui, Parnassia crassifolia, Parnassia epunctulata, Parnassia filchneri, Parnassia xinganensis, Parnassia submysorensis, Parnassia cacuminum, Parnassia omeiensis, Parnassia monochorifolia, Parnassia noemiae, Parnassia gansuensis,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,