Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
absinthifolius
ID:
87119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Galushko

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 13: 252 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086448



Common Names

  • Psephellus absinthifolius
  • Wormwood Fleabane
  • Absinthe Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea absinthifolia (Galushko) Czerep. [unknown]

Description

Psephellus absinthifolius (also called 'Wormwood-Leaved Psephellus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountain meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus absinthifolius is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus absinthifolius is a yellow daisy-like flower with white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus absinthifolius is an annual herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.

Where to Find Psephellus absinthifolius

Psephellus absinthifolius is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Psephellus absinthifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus absinthifolius?

Psephellus absinthifolius

What is the common name of Psephellus absinthifolius?

Absinthifolius

What is the family of Psephellus absinthifolius?

Asteraceae

Species in the Psephellus genus

Psephellus pergamaceus, Psephellus alexeenkoi, Psephellus integrifolius, Psephellus debedicus, Psephellus bellus, Psephellus simplicicaulis, Psephellus maleevii, Psephellus congestus, Psephellus daghestanicus, Psephellus holtzii, Psephellus pulcherrimus, Psephellus aucherianus, Psephellus galactochroa, Psephellus brevifimbriatus, Psephellus marschallianus, Psephellus bornmuelleri, Psephellus iljinii, Psephellus dittrichii, Psephellus popovae, Psephellus somcheticus, Psephellus araxinus, Psephellus kemulariae, Psephellus xeranthemoides, Psephellus woronowii, Psephellus straminicephalus, Psephellus schischkinii, Psephellus kobstanicus, Psephellus transcaucasicus, Psephellus yildizii, Psephellus goeksunensis, Psephellus xanthocephalus, Psephellus pambakensis, Psephellus schistosus, Psephellus freynii, Psephellus leuzeoides, Psephellus circassicus, Psephellus kopet-daghensis, Psephellus gamidii, Psephellus phaeopappoides, Psephellus boissieri, Psephellus trinervius, Psephellus czerepanovii, Psephellus barbeyi, Psephellus manakyanii, Psephellus carbonatus, Psephellus fajvuschii, Psephellus arpensis, Psephellus ciscaucasicus, Psephellus annae, Psephellus paucilobus,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-42827: Based on the initial data import
Anatoli Galushko (1926-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galushko' in the authors string.