Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caucasicus
ID:
124432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sosn.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 35(2): 237 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123761



Common Names

  • Caucasian Psephellus
  • Caucasian False Daisy
  • Caucasian False Fleabane


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Description

Psephellus caucasicus (also called Caucasian everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white flowers and small, silvery-green leaves. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains and grows in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus caucasicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psephellus caucasicus has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus caucasicus is a low-growing, perennial herb that can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Psephellus caucasicus

Psephellus caucasicus can be found in the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Psephellus caucasicus FAQ

What are the common names of Psephellus caucasicus?

Psephellus caucasicus is commonly known as Caucasian psephellus.

What is the growing season of Psephellus caucasicus?

Psephellus caucasicus typically blooms from April to June.

What is the habitat of Psephellus caucasicus?

Psephellus caucasicus is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

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-84895: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Dmitrii Ivanovich Sosnowsky (1886-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosn.' in the authors string.