Status:
valid
Authors:
Galushko
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 6: 219 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070850
Common Names
- Psephellus
- Prokhanov's Wormwood
- Psephellus prokhanovii
Synonyms
- Centaurea prokhanovii (Galushko) Czerep. [unknown]
Description
Psephellus prokhanovii (also called Prokhanov's Psephellus, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Russia. It has a compact, upright habit and yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, well-drained sites and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus prokhanovii is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Central Asia and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psephellus prokhanovii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus prokhanovii can be propagated from seed or division of the root clumps. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination should occur within two weeks. To propagate through division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location.
Where to Find Psephellus prokhanovii
Psephellus prokhanovii is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and can be found growing in the wild in the mountains of the region.
Psephellus prokhanovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psephellus prokhanovii?
Psephellus prokhanovii
What is the common name of Psephellus prokhanovii?
Prokhanov's Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Psephellus prokhanovii?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in 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,