Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Hub.-Mor.) Wagenitz
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
2000
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 40 (2000)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029688
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Straw-Headed Psephellus
- Straw-Headed Groundsel
- Straw-Headed Senecio
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Centaurea straminicephala Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Psephellus straminicephalus (also called Straminicephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and scrublands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Psephellus straminicephalus is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and diarrhea. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce fever.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Psephellus straminicephalus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of hairy leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Psephellus straminicephalus is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Psephellus straminicephalus
                        
                            Psephellus straminicephalus is found in Greece, Turkey, and the Caucasus region.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Psephellus straminicephalus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Psephellus straminicephalus?
Psephellus straminicephalus
What type of plant is Psephellus straminicephalus?
Psephellus straminicephalus is a perennial herb
Where is Psephellus straminicephalus found?
Psephellus straminicephalus is found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,