Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mucroniferus
ID:
82014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 34 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081343



Common Names

  • Psephellus Mucroniferus
  • Mountain Everlasting
  • Mountain Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea mucronifera DC. [unknown]
  • Hyalea mucronifera Jaub. & Spach [unknown]

Description

Psephellus mucroniferus (also called Pointed-Leaved Psephellus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus mucroniferus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psephellus mucroniferus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus mucroniferus is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Psephellus mucroniferus

Psephellus mucroniferus is native to Turkey and can be found in rocky, grassy slopes.

Psephellus mucroniferus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus mucroniferus?

Psephellus mucroniferus

What is the common name of Psephellus mucroniferus?

Mucronate Cat's-Ear

Where is Psephellus mucroniferus native to?

Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East

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-37891: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.