Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
yildizii
ID:
34787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Civelek, Türkoğlu & Akan) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(2): 250 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034116



Common Names

  • Yildiz's Psephellus
  • Yildiz Psephellus
  • Psephellus Yildiz


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea yildizii Civelek, Türkoğlu & Akan [unknown]

Description

Psephellus yildizii (also called Yildiz's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a single stem, reaching up to 50 cm in height, with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in steppe and meadow habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus yildizii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus yildizii is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus yildizii is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psephellus yildizii

Psephellus yildizii can be found in the Caucasus region.

Psephellus yildizii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus yildizii?

Psephellus yildizii

What is the natural habitat of Psephellus yildizii?

Grassy habitats of Turkey

What are the common names of Psephellus yildizii?

Yildiz's thistle, Yildiz's star thistle

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-132980: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Şemsettin Civelek (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Civelek' in the authors string.
Ismail Türkoğlu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Türkoğlu' in the authors string.
Hasan Akan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akan' in the authors string.