Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hypoleucus
ID:
88995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 610 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088324



Common Names

  • White-leaved Psephellus
  • White-leaved Wormwood
  • White-leaved Absinthium


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Synonyms

  • Psephellus heterophyllus Boiss. & A.Huet [unknown]
  • Psephellus hypoleucus hypoleucus [unknown]
  • Centaurea maris-nigri Sosn. [unknown]
  • Psephellus heterophyllus Boiss. & Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Centaurea heterophylla Spruner ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Centaurea hypoleuca DC. [unknown]

Description

Psephellus hypoleucus (also called White-flowered Psephellus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It is found in grassy meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus hypoleucus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus hypoleucus is a white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus hypoleucus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow-growing and take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Psephellus hypoleucus

Psephellus hypoleucus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Greece, Italy, and North Africa.

Psephellus hypoleucus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus hypoleucus?

Psephellus hypoleucus

What is the common name of Psephellus hypoleucus?

White-leaved Psephellus

Where is Psephellus hypoleucus found?

Psephellus hypoleucus is found in Turkey

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-44663: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.