Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
poncinsii
ID:
71098

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Y.Ling & Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11(4): 427 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070427



Common Names

  • Psychrogeton poncinsii
  • Poncin's Groundsel
  • Poncin's Ragwort


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Description

Psychrogeton poncinsii (also called 'Tundra Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of Europe and North America. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in cold, wet tundra habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychrogeton poncinsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychrogeton poncinsii has small white flowers with a long, thin center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychrogeton poncinsii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is best to water it regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Psychrogeton poncinsii

Psychrogeton poncinsii is native to the western United States and can be found in the sagebrush steppes of California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Psychrogeton poncinsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychrogeton poncinsii?

Psychrogeton poncinsii

What is the common name of Psychrogeton poncinsii?

Unknown

What type of plant is Psychrogeton poncinsii?

Herb

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:240039-1: Based on the initial data import