Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
cabulica
ID:
481441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 403 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480773



Common Names

  • Cabulica Parnassia
  • Parnassia cabulica
  • Cabulica Parnassia


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Synonyms

  • Parnassia bornmuelleri Freyn [unknown]

Description

Parnassia cabulica (also called Kabul Parnassia, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the Parnassiaceae family. It is native to western China and is found in rocky meadows at elevations of 1,500-3,000 meters. It has a basal rosette of deeply divided, fern-like leaves and bears solitary, cup-shaped, white flowers in late spring.

Uses & Benefits

Parnassia cabulica is a perennial plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are used to make perfumes and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parnassia cabulica 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 cabulica 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 cabulica

Parnassia cabulica can be found in the wild in Central Asia.

Parnassia cabulica FAQ

What is the best soil for Parnassia cabulica?

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

What is the optimal temperature for Parnassia cabulica?

Parnassia cabulica prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Parnassia cabulica need?

Parnassia cabulica 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,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:792068-1: Based on the initial data import