Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rubrum
ID:
23784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 234 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023113



Common Names

  • Red Psychrophyton
  • Red-Flowered Psychrophyton
  • Red-Flowered Cottonweed


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Synonyms

  • Raoulia rubra Buchanan [unknown]

Description

Psychrophyton rubrum (also called Red Psychrophyton, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Psychrophyton rubrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychrophyton rubrum is a small, yellow-green flower head with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychrophyton rubrum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Psychrophyton rubrum

Psychrophyton rubrum can be found in the Mediterranean region, growing in rocky soils.

Psychrophyton rubrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychrophyton rubrum?

Psychrophyton rubrum

What type of plant is Psychrophyton rubrum?

Psychrophyton rubrum is a species of lichen.

Where is Psychrophyton rubrum found?

Psychrophyton rubrum is found in the Northern Hemisphere.

What is the growth habit of Psychrophyton rubrum?

Psychrophyton rubrum is a crustose lichen that grows in thin, flat patches on rocks and other surfaces.

What color is Psychrophyton rubrum?

Psychrophyton rubrum is typically a greyish-brown color.

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,