Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
scaposa
ID:
1221597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 306 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220935



Common Names

  • Scapose Parnassia
  • Parnassia Scaposa
  • Scaposa Parnassia


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Description

Parnassia scaposa (also called Common Grass-of-Parnassus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. It is native to North America. It is a perennial herb growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft). It is found in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Parnassia scaposa has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parnassia scaposa has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parnassia scaposa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Parnassia scaposa

Parnassia scaposa can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Parnassia scaposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parnassia scaposa?

Parnassia scaposa

What is the common name of Parnassia scaposa?

Scapose Parnassia

What is the natural habitat of Parnassia scaposa?

Parnassia scaposa is found in temperate forests in North America

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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