Status:
valid
Authors:
Galushko & Alieva
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 83(1): 119 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084360
Common Names
- Pseudoandinus Psephellus
- Psephellus False Andean Daisy
- False Andean Daisy Psephellus
Description
Psephellus pseudoandinus (also called Pseudo-Andean Psephellus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes, and has yellow flowers with white centers and ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus pseudoandinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psephellus pseudoandinus is a white to purple composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus pseudoandinus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a sunny spot in the spring. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist and well-drained.
Where to Find Psephellus pseudoandinus
Psephellus pseudoandinus can be found in the mountains of Turkey and Iran.
Psephellus pseudoandinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psephellus pseudoandinus?
Psephellus pseudoandinus
What is the common name of Psephellus pseudoandinus?
False Andean Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Psephellus pseudoandinus?
It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America
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
A.A. Alieva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alieva' in the authors string.