Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
rhombipetala
ID:
1234591

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Chai

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Sichuan Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 28: 375. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233929



Common Names

  • Parnassia rhombipetala
  • Rhombipetala Parnassia
  • Rhombipetala Grass-of-Parnassus


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Description

Parnassia rhombipetala (also called Diamond-Petaled Grass of Parnassus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has white, five-petaled flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Parnassia rhombipetala is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parnassia rhombipetala has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parnassia rhombipetala is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Parnassia rhombipetala

Parnassia rhombipetala is native to the temperate regions of Asia.

Parnassia rhombipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parnassia rhombipetala?

Parnassia rhombipetala

What is the natural habitat of Parnassia rhombipetala?

Alpine and subalpine meadows in western North America

What are the common names of Parnassia rhombipetala?

Rhombic-petaled grass of Parnassus and western grass of Parnassus

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,