Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 156 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050156
Common Names
- Cabulic Psychrogeton
- Psychrogeton
- Psychrogeton Cabulic
Description
Psychrogeton cabulicum (also called Afghan Cotton, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has small, white flowers and is native to Afghanistan. It is commonly found in dry, sandy soils, and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psychrogeton cabulicum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychrogeton cabulicum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychrogeton cabulicum is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region and is found in moist meadows and grasslands. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Psychrogeton cabulicum
Psychrogeton cabulicum can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.
Psychrogeton cabulicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychrogeton cabulicum?
Psychrogeton cabulicum
What is the family of Psychrogeton cabulicum?
Asteraceae
Where is Psychrogeton cabulicum found?
Afghanistan
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,