Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gnaphalioides
ID:
63244

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062573



Common Names

  • Psilostrophe gnaphalioides
  • Silverleaf Psilostrophe
  • Silverleaf Paperflower


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Description

Psilostrophe gnaphalioides (also called White-rayed Psilostrophe, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with the leaves being lanceolate in shape and up to 10 cm long. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry grasslands, steppes and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Psilostrophe gnaphalioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psilostrophe gnaphalioides is yellow in color, with five petals and a star-shaped center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings of Psilostrophe gnaphalioides have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psilostrophe gnaphalioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Psilostrophe gnaphalioides

Psilostrophe gnaphalioides is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Psilostrophe gnaphalioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psilostrophe gnaphalioides?

Psilostrophe gnaphalioides

What is the common name of Psilostrophe gnaphalioides?

White-rayed psilostrophe

What is the natural habitat of Psilostrophe gnaphalioides?

It is found in dry, open areas of the western United States

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-19572: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.