Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
poluninii
ID:
78251

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wagenitz) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 37 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077580



Common Names

  • Polunin's Psephellus
  • Polunin's Wormwood
  • Psephellus Poluninii


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea poluninii Wagenitz [unknown]

Description

Psephellus poluninii (also called Polunin's Psephellus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky areas and open grasslands, and has linear-lanceolate leaves and yellow-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus poluninii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus poluninii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus poluninii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Psephellus poluninii

Psephellus poluninii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky habitats.

Psephellus poluninii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus poluninii?

Psephellus poluninii

What is the natural habitat of Psephellus poluninii?

Grassy slopes, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Psephellus poluninii?

Spring and early summer

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-34206: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.