Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 370 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220584
Common Names
- Parnassia Amoena
- Amoena Grass-of-Parnassus
- Amoena Parnassia
Description
Parnassia amoena (also called Beautiful Grass of Parnassus, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb that is native to China and Japan. It has small, white flowers that are fragrant and bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Parnassia amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parnassia amoena has white to pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parnassia amoena is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Parnassia amoena
Parnassia amoena is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.
Parnassia amoena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parnassia amoena?
Parnassia amoena
What is the common name of Parnassia amoena?
Beautiful Grass of Parnassus
What is the natural habitat of Parnassia amoena?
It is native to China and grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands
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,