Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dealbatus
ID:
123627

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 438 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122956



Common Names

  • Silver-leafed Sunray
  • Silver-leaf Sunray
  • Silver Sunray


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Synonyms

  • Psephellus lactiflorus g.kos ex A.N.Tsukhukidze [unknown]
  • Centaurea tschuchrukidzei Czerep. [unknown]
  • Psephellus sosnowskyi Chukhr. [unknown]
  • Psephellus nogmovii g.kos ex A.N.Tsukhukidze [unknown]
  • Centaurea procumbens Hablitz [unknown]
  • Centaurea nogmovii (Koss ex Tschuchr.) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Psephellus calocephalus Cass. [unknown]
  • Psephellus sosnowskyi Tschuchr. [unknown]
  • Psephellus kacheticus Rehmann ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Psephellus cabardensis Koss ex Tschuchr. [unknown]
  • Psephellus nogmovii Koss ex Tschuchr. [unknown]
  • Centaurea cabardensis (Koss ex Tschuchr.) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Psephellus cabardensis g.kos ex A.N.Tsukhukidze [unknown]
  • Centaurea kachetica (Rehmann ex Boiss.) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Psephellus lazicus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Psephellus lactiflorus Koss ex Tschuchr. [unknown]
  • Centaurea dealbata Willd. [unknown]
  • Centaurea baksanica Czerep. [unknown]
  • Centaurea kachetica (Rehmann ex Boiss.) Gugler [deprecated]

Description

Psephellus dealbatus (also called White-woolly Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus dealbatus is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus dealbatus is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with multiple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus dealbatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and can tolerate some drought. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Psephellus dealbatus

Psephellus dealbatus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands.

Psephellus dealbatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus dealbatus?

Psephellus dealbatus

What is the common name of Psephellus dealbatus?

Hoary cudweed

What is the habitat of Psephellus dealbatus?

It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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-84107: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.