Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Koch) Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 36 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070724
Common Names
- Psephellus appendicigerus
- Appendage-bearing Psephellus
- Appendage-bearing Wormwood
Description
Psephellus appendicigerus (also called Appendage-Bearing Psephellus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins. The flowers are yellow and borne on a single stem. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus appendicigerus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psephellus appendicigerus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus appendicigerus is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate from root cuttings.
Where to Find Psephellus appendicigerus
Psephellus appendicigerus is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Psephellus appendicigerus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psephellus appendicigerus?
Psephellus appendicigerus
What is the common name of Psephellus appendicigerus?
Appendage-bearing Psephellus
What type of plant is Psephellus appendicigerus?
Psephellus appendicigerus is a perennial flowering plant.
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,