Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
1323410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Popov ex Botsch. & Vved.) D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 463 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335864

Common Names

  • Parrya gracillima
  • Gracillima Parrya
  • Gracillima

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Description

Parrya gracillima (also called Gracillime parrya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and has small, white flowers. It is a member of the Brassicaceae family.

Uses & Benefits

Parrya gracillima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parrya gracillima has yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parrya gracillima is a perennial herbaceous species native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Parrya gracillima

Parrya gracillima can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Parrya gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parrya gracillima?

Parrya gracillima

What type of plant is Parrya gracillima?

Parrya gracillima is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Parrya gracillima found?

Parrya gracillima is found in Russia and Kazakhstan.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.