Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ruprechtii
ID:
90841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 35(2): 237 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090170



Common Names

  • Ruprecht's Wormwood
  • Psephellus
  • Wormwood


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Description

Psephellus ruprechtii (also called Ruprecht's Psephellus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of the Middle East. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus ruprechtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psephellus ruprechtii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus ruprechtii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Psephellus ruprechtii

Psephellus ruprechtii can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas in the Caucasus region.

Psephellus ruprechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus ruprechtii?

Psephellus ruprechtii

What is the natural habitat of Psephellus ruprechtii?

Psephellus ruprechtii is found in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

What type of plant is Psephellus ruprechtii?

Psephellus ruprechtii is a perennial herbaceous plant.

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-46461: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.