Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
davidii
ID:
1228754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 8: 237 (1885 publ. 1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228092



Common Names

  • Parnassia Davidii
  • Davidii Grass-of-Parnassus
  • Davidii Parnassia


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Description

Parnassia davidii (also called David's 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 davidii 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 davidii var. davidii
Parnassia davidii var. arenicola Z.P.Jien

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parnassia davidii 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 davidii is a perennial evergreen plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Parnassia davidii

Parnassia davidii is a plant native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Parnassia davidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parnassia davidii?

Parnassia davidii

What is the common name of Parnassia davidii?

Davidii Parnassia

What is the natural habitat of Parnassia davidii?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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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