Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amblyolepis
ID:
127899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 41 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127228



Common Names

  • Amblyolepis Psephellus
  • Woolly Psephellus
  • Woolly Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Phaeopappus amblyolepis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sosnovskya amblyolepis (Ledeb.) Takht. [unknown]
  • Centaurea amblyolepis Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Psephellus amblyolepis (also called blunt-leaved pseudephedelus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean. It is a small shrub with white or pink flowers and grows in dry, grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus amblyolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psephellus amblyolepis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus amblyolepis is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Psephellus amblyolepis

Psephellus amblyolepis can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Psephellus amblyolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus amblyolepis?

Psephellus amblyolepis

What is the common name of Psephellus amblyolepis?

Blunt-scaled psephellus

What is the growth habit of Psephellus amblyolepis?

It is an annual herb

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-88231: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.