Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arpensis
ID:
59382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Czerep.) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 41 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058711

Common Names

  • Psephellus arpensis
  • Ararat Psephellus
  • Ararat Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea arpensis (Czerep.) Wagenitz [unknown]
  • Centaurea arpensis (Czerep.) Czerep. [deprecated]
  • Sosnovskya arpensis Czerep. [unknown]

Description

Psephellus arpensis (also called Ararat Psephellus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a spreading habit, with deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest edges and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus arpensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psephellus arpensis has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus arpensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or from stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Psephellus arpensis

Psephellus arpensis can be found in the eastern Mediterranean region, from Turkey to Syria.

Psephellus arpensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus arpensis?

Psephellus arpensis

What is the common name of Psephellus arpensis?

Arpa Psephellus

What is the habitat of Psephellus arpensis?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.

Species in the Psephellus genus

Psephellus pergamaceus, Psephellus alexeenkoi, Psephellus integrifolius, Psephellus debedicus, Psephellus bellus, Psephellus simplicicaulis, Psephellus maleevii, Psephellus congestus, Psephellus daghestanicus, Psephellus holtzii, Psephellus pulcherrimus, Psephellus aucherianus, Psephellus galactochroa, Psephellus brevifimbriatus, Psephellus marschallianus, Psephellus bornmuelleri, Psephellus iljinii, Psephellus dittrichii, Psephellus popovae, Psephellus somcheticus, Psephellus araxinus, Psephellus kemulariae, Psephellus xeranthemoides, Psephellus woronowii, Psephellus straminicephalus, Psephellus schischkinii, Psephellus kobstanicus, Psephellus transcaucasicus, Psephellus yildizii, Psephellus goeksunensis, Psephellus xanthocephalus, Psephellus pambakensis, Psephellus schistosus, Psephellus freynii, Psephellus leuzeoides, Psephellus circassicus, Psephellus kopet-daghensis, Psephellus gamidii, Psephellus phaeopappoides, Psephellus boissieri, Psephellus trinervius, Psephellus czerepanovii, Psephellus barbeyi, Psephellus manakyanii, Psephellus carbonatus, Psephellus fajvuschii, Psephellus arpensis, Psephellus ciscaucasicus, Psephellus annae, Psephellus paucilobus,

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-15815: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.
Sergei Cherepanov (1921-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerep.' in the authors string.