Parnassia wightiana
Parnassia wightiana, commonly known as Wright's Grass of Parnassia, is a rare and delicate perennial herb. Native to specific montane habitats, this botanical treasure is valued for its unique morphological features. While primarily studied for its ecological significance, it holds potential interest in traditional ethnobotanical research and biodiversity conservation.
- Scientific name: Parnassia wightiana
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Par लहानssia wightiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Celastrales, and the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Parhasssia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parnassia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Parnassia wightiana, is known by several common names across different linguistic variations and regional contexts. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 鸡眼梅花草, a name also used in its simplified form (zh-hans) and specifically within mainland China (zh-cn). Other traditional or regional variations include 鸡𬂁梅花草 and the more concise 鸡𬂁草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 鸡眼梅花草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 鸡眼梅花草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鸡眼梅花草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡𬂁梅花草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡𬂁草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡君梅花草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡肫草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 荞麦叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苍耳七 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡肫梅花草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across multiple regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Afghanistan. The species is widely distributed throughout China, appearing in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, it can be found inhabiting the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Together, these locations define the specific ecological footprint of Parnassia wightiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Parnassia wightiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Celahin B.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Celahin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |