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
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.
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 Parrya genus
Parrya fruticulosa,
Parrya nudicaulis,
Parrya stenocarpa,
Parrya saurica,
Parrya nudicaulis,
Parrya arctica,
Parrya alba,
Parrya albida,
Parrya asperrima,
Parrya australis,
Parrya darvazica,
Parrya kuramensis,
Parrya lancifolia,
Parrya longicarpa,
Parrya maidantalica,
Parrya nuratensis,
Parrya pavlovii,
Parrya pinnatifida,
Parrya popovii,
Parrya pulvinata,
Parrya runcinata,
Parrya saxifraga,
Parrya schugnana,
Parrya subsiliquosa,
Parrya turkestanica,
Parrya rydbergii,
Parrya minjanensis,
Parrya nauruaq,
Parrya glabra,
Parrya gracillima,
Parrya hispida,
Parrya junussovii,
Parrya mollissima,
Parrya olgae,
Parrya papillosa,
Parrya pazijae,
Parrya pjataevae,
Parrya podlechii,
Parrya tschimganica,
Parrya vvedenskyi,
Parrya khorasanica,
Parrya sarawschanica,
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,