Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
eximium
ID:
36982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauvera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 230 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036311



Common Names

  • Psychrophyton eximium
  • Eximium Psychrophyton
  • Psychrophyton Eximium


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Synonyms

  • Raoulia eximia eximia [unknown]
  • Raoulia eximia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Raoulia brownii Kirk [unknown]

Description

Psychrophyton eximium (also called Dwarf Sandmat, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Baja California. It has a low-growing stem and its leaves are linear and have a grayish-green color. It is found in dry, open areas such as sandy soils, coastal dunes, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Psychrophyton eximium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychrophyton eximium has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychrophyton eximium is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Psychrophyton eximium

Psychrophyton eximium is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Psychrophyton eximium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychrophyton eximium?

Psychrophyton eximium

What is the habitat of Psychrophyton eximium?

Psychrophyton eximium is found in dry, open areas in California, USA.

What is the flowering period of Psychrophyton eximium?

Psychrophyton eximium flowers from April to July.

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,