Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pecho
ID:
94316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Albov) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 36 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093645



Common Names

  • Pecho Psephellus
  • Psephellus Pecho
  • Pecho


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea pecho Albov [unknown]

Description

Psephellus pecho (also called Pecho Psephellus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a simple stem with small, white flowers and linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus pecho is used as an ornamental plant and as an ingredient in herbal medicines. It can also be used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psephellus pecho has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus pecho is an evergreen perennial that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psephellus pecho

Psephellus pecho is native to Turkey and can be found in the rocky slopes of the Mediterranean region.

Psephellus pecho FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus pecho?

Psephellus pecho

What is the common name of Psephellus pecho?

Pecho's Psephellus

What is the habitat of Psephellus pecho?

Psephellus pecho is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands, hillsides, and roadsides in the southwestern United States.

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-49860: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.
Nikolai Mikhailovich Albov (1866-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albov' in the authors string.