Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aucheri
ID:
1923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Grierson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 27: 142 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001252



Common Names

  • Aucher's Whitlow Grass
  • Whitlow Grass
  • Psychrogeton


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron aucheri Boiss. [unknown]
  • Novopokrovskia aucheri (DC.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Conyza kotschyi Boiss. [unknown]
  • Conyza aucheri DC. [unknown]
  • Erigeron kotschyi Boiss. [unknown]
  • Erigeron nigromontanus Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]

Description

Psychrogeton aucheri (also called Aucher's Water-starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves that are linear and lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are white and star-shaped. It grows in shallow water, and is often found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Psychrogeton aucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychrogeton aucheri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychrogeton aucheri is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, it should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Psychrogeton aucheri

Psychrogeton aucheri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Psychrogeton aucheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychrogeton aucheri?

Psychrogeton aucheri

What is the natural habitat of Psychrogeton aucheri?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Psychrogeton aucheri?

Spring and summer

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Andrew John Charles Grierson (1929-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grierson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:240020-1: Based on the initial data import