Status:
valid
Authors:
(Botsch.) Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 27: 139 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062741
Common Names
- Biramosus Psychrogeton
- Biramosus Plectranthus
- Biramosus Coleus
Description
Psychrogeton biramosus (also called Two-spiked Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Psychrogeton biramosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychrogeton biramosus is yellow in color and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a single basal leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychrogeton biramosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plants should be divided every three to four years.
Where to Find Psychrogeton biramosus
Psychrogeton biramosus is found in the Andes mountains of South America.
Psychrogeton biramosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychrogeton biramosus?
Psychrogeton biramosus
What type of plant is Psychrogeton biramosus?
Psychrogeton biramosus is a grass
Where can Psychrogeton biramosus be found?
Psychrogeton biramosus can be found in the Andes Mountains
Species in the Psychrogeton genus
Psychrogeton aucheri,
Psychrogeton primuloides,
Psychrogeton khorossanicus,
Psychrogeton persicus,
Psychrogeton adylovii,
Psychrogeton shahrestanicus,
Psychrogeton aellenii,
Psychrogeton cabulicum,
Psychrogeton rotundifolius,
Psychrogeton biramosus,
Psychrogeton poncinsii,
Psychrogeton andryaloides,
Psychrogeton drabiformis,
Psychrogeton amorphoglossus,
Psychrogeton alexeenkoi,
Psychrogeton nigromontanus,
Psychrogeton olgae,
Psychrogeton chionophilus,
Psychrogeton lumbricoides,
Psychrogeton sphaeroxylus,
Psychrogeton brachyspermus,
Psychrogeton pseudoerigeron,
Psychrogeton nabidshonii,
Psychrogeton candidissimus,
Psychrogeton chitralicus,
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,