Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bornm.) Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 34 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126163
Common Names
- Psephellus gilanicus
- Gilanicus Psephellus
- Psephellus
Description
Psephellus gilanicus (also called Gilan Psephellus, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grassy and dry habitats, and has a spiny, branched habit. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are purple.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus gilanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psephellus gilanicus is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and spiny.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus gilanicus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Psephellus gilanicus
Psephellus gilanicus can be found in Iran.
Psephellus gilanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psephellus gilanicus?
Psephellus gilanicus
What is the common name of Psephellus gilanicus?
Gilan Psephellus
What is the habitat of Psephellus gilanicus?
It is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala
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,