Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
tro
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 162 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215791
Common Names
- Paracaryum himalayense
- Himalayan Paracaryum
- Himalayan Stickseed
Description
Paracaryum himalayense (also called Himalayan Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus, Iran, and Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in rocky habitats, such as mountain slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Paracaryum himalayense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paracaryum himalayense is a small, white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with two opposite, oblong, entire leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paracaryum himalayense is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Paracaryum himalayense
Paracaryum himalayense is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Paracaryum himalayense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracaryum himalayense?
Paracaryum himalayense
What is the family of Paracaryum himalayense?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Paracaryum himalayense?
Himalayan Paracaryum
Species in the Paracaryum genus
Paracaryum hedgei,
Paracaryum densum,
Paracaryum integerrimum,
Paracaryum hirsutum,
Paracaryum khorassanicum,
Paracaryum glastifolium,
Paracaryum glandulosum,
Paracaryum heratense,
Paracaryum nigrum,
Paracaryum cynoglossoides,
Paracaryum cyclhymenium,
Paracaryum cristagalli,
Paracaryum persicum,
Paracaryum sintenisii,
Paracaryum rugulosum,
Paracaryum tenerum,
Paracaryum pygmaeum,
Paracaryum ponticum,
Paracaryum polyanthum,
Paracaryum strictum,
Paracaryum gracile,
Paracaryum himalayense,
Paracaryum turcomanicum,
Paracaryum platycalyx,
Paracaryum calathicarpum,
Paracaryum thomsonii,
Paracaryum bingoelianum,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,