Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mollissima
ID:
1323414

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lipsky) D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 464 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335868

Common Names

  • Parrya mollissima
  • Mollissima Parrya
  • Mollissima

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Description

Parrya mollissima (also called Mollis 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 mollissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parrya mollissima has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parrya mollissima 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 mollissima

Parrya mollissima is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Parrya mollissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parrya mollissima?

Parrya mollissima

What type of plant is Parrya mollissima?

Parrya mollissima is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Parrya mollissima found?

Parrya mollissima 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

Vladimir Ippolitovich Lipsky (1863-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsky' 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.