Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
cacuminum
ID:
1228729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 433 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228067



Common Names

  • Parnassia Cacuminum
  • Cacuminum Grass-of-Parnassus
  • Cacuminum Parnassia


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Description

Parnassia cacuminum (also called Cacuminum Parnassia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Parnassia cacuminum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Parnassia cacuminum var. longistipitata (Z.P.Jien) Y.M.Shu & Z.X.Zhang
Parnassia cacuminum var. cacuminum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parnassia cacuminum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parnassia cacuminum is a perennial herb with a long-lasting root system. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Parnassia cacuminum

Parnassia cacuminum is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, Japan, and the Philippines.

Parnassia cacuminum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parnassia cacuminum?

Parnassia cacuminum

What is the common name of Parnassia cacuminum?

Cacuminum grass-of-Parnassus

What type of plant is Parnassia cacuminum?

Perennial herb

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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