Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rech.f. & Edelb.) Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 27: 125 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136256
Common Names
- Psychrogeton candidissimus
- Candidissimus Psychrogeton
- Psychrogeton
Description
Psychrogeton candidissimus (also called White-flowered Psychrogeton, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and white daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Psychrogeton candidissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychrogeton candidissimus is a yellow-green disc-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychrogeton candidissimus is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Psychrogeton candidissimus
Psychrogeton candidissimus can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, particularly in the Alps and Pyrenees.
Psychrogeton candidissimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychrogeton candidissimus?
Psychrogeton candidissimus
What is the common name of Psychrogeton candidissimus?
White-Flowered Psychrogeton
What is the natural habitat of Psychrogeton candidissimus?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,