Status:
valid
Authors:
(Freyn & Sint.) Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 34 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126441
Common Names
- Psephellus psephelloides
- Cushion Burr-marigold
- Burr-marigold
Description
Psephellus psephelloides (also called 'Cushion Pincushion', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus psephelloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract wildlife such as butterflies and bees. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Psephellus psephelloides flower is yellow and has a single, dandelion-like head. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus psephelloides is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done by division in spring or autumn. Divide the clumps and replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Psephellus psephelloides
Psephellus psephelloides can be found in the Mediterranean region, growing in dry, rocky soils.
Psephellus psephelloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psephellus psephelloides?
Psephellus psephelloides
What is the family of Psephellus psephelloides?
Asteraceae
Where is Psephellus psephelloides found?
Central Asia
What is the height of Psephellus psephelloides?
30-60 cm
What is the flowering period of Psephellus psephelloides?
April-May
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,