Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
incanescens
ID:
127473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126802



Common Names

  • Inca Dandelion
  • Psephellus
  • Woolly Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea incanescens (DC.) Sosn. [unknown]
  • Centaurea incanescens (DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Amberboa incanescens DC. [unknown]
  • Amblyopogon incanescens Fisch. & Mey ex DC. [unknown]
  • Amblyopogon incanescens Fisch. & Mey ex DC. [deprecated]

Description

Psephellus incanescens (also called white everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus incanescens is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for some animals, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psephellus incanescens has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus incanescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Psephellus incanescens

Psephellus incanescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Psephellus incanescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus incanescens?

Psephellus incanescens

What is the common name of Psephellus incanescens?

Hoary Ragwort

What type of plant is Psephellus incanescens?

Perennial herb

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,