Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
andinus
ID:
101908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Galushko & Alieva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 13: 246 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101237



Common Names

  • Psephellus andinus
  • Andean Psephellus
  • Andean False Ragweed


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Description

Psephellus andinus (also called Andean feather-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is characterized by its thin, feathery leaves and its small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus andinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus andinus is yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round, with a brown seed coat. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus andinus is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Psephellus andinus

Psephellus andinus is native to the Andes Mountains and can be found in the high-altitude grasslands of Bolivia and Peru.

Psephellus andinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus andinus?

Psephellus andinus

What is the common name of Psephellus andinus?

Andean psephellus

Where is Psephellus andinus found?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America

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-583: Based on the initial data import
Anatoli Galushko (1926-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galushko' in the authors string.
A.A. Alieva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alieva' in the authors string.