Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
1221246

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


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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.

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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,

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