Parnassia cabulica

Parnassia cabulica belongs to the Celastraceae family. It is a perennial: it lives for more than two years. Its native range starts in southern Iran. It reaches west-northwestern Pakistan. Kew places it in subalpine or subarctic climates. Plants For A Future lists mountain sites. These reach the lower alpine zone. Both records link it to cool lands at high altitudes. The Royal Horticultural Society says it is not native to Britain or Ireland. The listed botanical author is Planch.

The supplied records give no size for the full-grown plant. They give neither its height nor its spread. They also lack full details of its leaves and stems. The RHS page gives leaf and flower traits for the genus. These do not show this species' exact form. The records lack a species-level account of flowers and fruit. They give no time of year for bloom.

Plants For A Future lists sun and light shade as suitable. It says the plant prefers moist soil. It can grow in sand, loam, and clay. The stated pH range runs from mildly acid to mildly alkaline. This leaves a choice of soils, if moisture suits the plant. The source lists garden beds as a place to grow it. It gives no spacing for plants or schedule for watering. These records list no tested hardiness zone.

Plants For A Future says flowers have both male and female organs. This alone does not show how pollen reaches the plant. The records name no creature that brings pollen. Nor do they state how pollination takes place. They give no growth rate or ways to raise new plants. They name no specific pests or diseases. Plants For A Future does not flag it as weedy. These few records do not show how easy care is.

Plants For A Future lists no known uses as food. It reports no known hazards, but this does not confirm safety. It records use of the whole plant in Tibetan medicine. Past uses include treating inflammation, fever, and some infections. It also notes use to help bile flow. These reports describe traditional use. They do not prove that treatment is safe. The supplied account lists no other uses.