Parrotiopsis

Parrotiopsis
Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Tribe: Fothergilleae
Genus: Parrotiopsis
C.K.Schneid.
Species:
P. jacquemontiana
Binomial name
Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana
Synonyms[2]
  • Fothergilla involucrata Falc.
  • Parrotia jacquemontiana Decne. (1841) (species basionym)
  • Parrotiopsis involucrata (Falc.) C.K.Schneid.

Parrotiopsis is a genus flowering plants in the witch hazel family. It includes a single species, Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana,[2] a deciduous shrub or small tree in the witch hazel family, native to the western Himalayas, particularly Kashmir, Murree, Hazara, the Swat District, and Kurram, from 1200 to 2800 meters elevation. It grows to 6 meters (20 feet) in height by 4 meters (13 feet) wide, with hermaphrodite flowers borne in dense tufts of stamens from April to June. Its wood is strong and often used for handles, walking sticks, etc. Twigs are used for baskets and rope.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Crowley, D. (2021). "Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T164048728A164059315. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T164048728A164059315.en. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne.) Rehder". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 October 2025.

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