Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
meskheticus
ID:
114689

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sosn.) Gabrieljan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Armen. 9: 351 (1995): (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114018



Common Names

  • Meskhetian Thistle
  • Psephellus Thistle
  • Thistle


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Description

Psephellus meskheticus (also called Georgian Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Georgia and Armenia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 to 2 cm. It grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus meskheticus 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 such as skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psephellus meskheticus has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus meskheticus is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Psephellus meskheticus

Psephellus meskheticus is found in the Caucasus region, from Georgia to Azerbaijan.

Psephellus meskheticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus meskheticus?

Psephellus meskheticus

What is the common name of Psephellus meskheticus?

Meskhetian Daphne

What is the habitat of Psephellus meskheticus?

It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

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-75525: Based on the initial data import
Dmitrii Ivanovich Sosnowsky (1886-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosn.' in the authors string.
Elenora Tzolakovna Gabrieljan (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gabrieljan' in the authors string.