Status:
valid
Authors:
(Botsch.) Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 27: 137 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130161
Common Names
- Psychrogeton brachyspermus
- Short-spurred Frostweed
- Frostweed
Description
Psychrogeton brachyspermus (also called Short-seeded psychrogeton, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It can grow up to 20 cm in height and has a thin stem with small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Psychrogeton brachyspermus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychrogeton brachyspermus is a white-yellow disc floret. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychrogeton brachyspermus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes mountains. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Psychrogeton brachyspermus
Psychrogeton brachyspermus is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Psychrogeton brachyspermus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychrogeton brachyspermus?
Psychrogeton brachyspermus
What is the family of Psychrogeton brachyspermus?
Asteraceae
Where is Psychrogeton brachyspermus found?
It is found in the mountains of Central and South America.
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,