Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chionophilus
ID:
112458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Krasch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 343 (1937) (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111787



Common Names

  • Chionophilus Psychrogeton
  • Psychrogeton Chionophilus
  • Chionophilus Psychrogeton Plant


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron nivalis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Erigeron chionophilus Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Psychrogeton chionophilus (also called Snowy Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psychrogeton chionophilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychrogeton chionophilus has small, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychrogeton chionophilus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and salt spray. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Psychrogeton chionophilus

Psychrogeton chionophilus can be found in the alpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains.

Psychrogeton chionophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychrogeton chionophilus?

Psychrogeton chionophilus

What is the common name of Psychrogeton chionophilus?

Snowy-leaved Psychrogeton

What is the natural habitat of Psychrogeton chionophilus?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7113: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.