Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hung T.Chang) R.M.Hao & H.T.Wei
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 36: 80 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242683
Common Names
- Parrotia subaequalis
- Subaequal Parrotia
- Parrotia
Description
Parrotia subaequalis (also called Subequal Parrotia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Iran. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in forests and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Parrotia subaequalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Parrotia subaequalis are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parrotia subaequalis is an evergreen tree that is native to Iran. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Parrotia subaequalis
Parrotia subaequalis is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of Mazandaran and Gilan.
Species in the Parrotia genus
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides,
Corylopsis alnifolia,
Corylopsis brevistyla,
Corylopsis calcicola,
Corylopsis coreana,
Corylopsis glabrescens,
Corylopsis glandulifera,
Corylopsis glaucescens,
Corylopsis gotoana,
Corylopsis henryi,
Corylopsis himalayana,
Corylopsis microcarpa,
Corylopsis multiflora,
Corylopsis obovata,
Corylopsis omeiensis,
Corylopsis pauciflora,
Corylopsis platypetala,
Corylopsis rotundifolia,
Corylopsis sinensis,
Corylopsis trabeculosa,
Corylopsis veitchiana,
Corylopsis velutina,
Corylopsis willmottiae,
Corylopsis yui,
Corylopsis yunnanensis,
Corylopsis spicata,
Dicoryphe angustifolia,
Dicoryphe buddlejoides,
Dicoryphe gracilis,
Dicoryphe guatteriifolia,
Dicoryphe lanceolata,
Dicoryphe laurifolia,
Dicoryphe laurina,
Dicoryphe macrophylla,
Dicoryphe platyphylla,
Dicoryphe retusa,
Dicoryphe stipulacea,
Dicoryphe viticoides,
Disanthus cercidifolius,
Distyliopsis dunnii,
Distyliopsis lanata,
Distyliopsis laurifolia,
Distyliopsis salicifolia,
Distyliopsis tutcheri,
Distyliopsis yunnanensis,
Distylium annamicum,
Distylium buxifolium,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chungii,
References
Hong Tu Wei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Wei' in the authors string.
Ri Ming Hao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Hao' in the authors string.