Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nigromontanus
ID:
89691

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Buhse) Grierson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 27: 144 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089020



Common Names

  • Psychrogeton Nigromontanus
  • Nigromontanus Psychrogeton
  • Psychrogeton


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Synonyms

  • Brachyactis iliensis Rupr. [unknown]
  • Erigeron nigrimontanus Popov [unknown]
  • Psychrogeton nigromontanus (Boiss. & Buhse) Fisjun [unknown]
  • Conyza iliensis Trautv. [unknown]
  • Erigeron kazachstanicus Serg. [unknown]
  • Novopokrovskia nigromontana (Boiss. & Buhse) Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Psychrogeton nigromontanus (also called Black Mountain Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, dry grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychrogeton nigromontanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychrogeton nigromontanus is a yellow composite flower head, with a central disc of yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychrogeton nigromontanus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Psychrogeton nigromontanus

Psychrogeton nigromontanus is native to the mountains of Central Asia and the Caucasus. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It can be found in countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Psychrogeton nigromontanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychrogeton nigromontanus?

Psychrogeton nigromontanus

What is the common name of Psychrogeton nigromontanus?

Black Mountain Sage

What is the natural habitat of Psychrogeton nigromontanus?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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-45344: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.
Andrew John Charles Grierson (1929-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grierson' in the authors string.