Details of Genus: Parnassia L. (1753)
ID: 1646
Genus ja: ウメバチソウ
Genus en: Bog star, Grass of Parnassus
# spp.: 55 (from genus_families table) | 4 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Celastraceae
Family ja: ニシキギ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Parnassioideae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 19 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source | |
| 邑田・米倉 (2013) 維管束植物分類表 | Japanese common name | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Subarctic & Subalpine to NE. Mexico and N. Sumatera
Description en: Genus of 15 species of herbaceous perennials found in bogs in temperate regions in the N. hemisphere. They produce basal rosettes of broadly ovate, heart-, or kidney-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves. They are grown for their large, solitary, bowl- or saucer-shaped, white to pale yellow flowers, with yellow, nectar-bearing staminodes, borne on upright stems in spring, summer, or early autumn. Grow in wet soil in a rock garden or bog garden.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn; keep moist. Divide in autumn or spring.
Pests en: Susceptible to slug and snail damage.
Description ja:
Comment: N temp.
Comment ja: ウメバチソウ，シラヒゲソウ
Type species: Parnassia palustris L. (1753) Accepted
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Celastraceae | ニシキギ科 | Subfamily Parnassioideae | 55 | Show |
| PB2 | Parnassiaceae | ウメバチソウ科 | Subfamily Parnassioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Celastraceae (Parnassiaceae) | ニシキギ (ウメバチソウ)科 | Subfamily Parnassioideae | Show | ||
| APW | Celastraceae | ニシキギ科 | Subfamily Parnassioideae | Show |