Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alexeenkoi
ID:
2517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alieva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 83(1): 116 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001846



Common Names

  • Alexeenko's Psephellus
  • Alexeenko's Wormwood
  • Alexeenko's Psephellus


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Description

Psephellus alexeenkoi (also called Alexeenko's Psephellus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus alexeenkoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus alexeenkoi is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus alexeenkoi is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Psephellus alexeenkoi

Psephellus alexeenkoi is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Europe. It can be found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Psephellus alexeenkoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus alexeenkoi?

Psephellus alexeenkoi

What are the common names of Psephellus alexeenkoi?

Alexeenko's Psephellus, Alexeenko's Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Psephellus alexeenkoi?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils of Central Asia

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