Status:
valid
Authors:
Albov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier i. (1893) 247.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043239
Common Names
- Barbey's Psephellus
- Barbey's Hawkweed
- Barbey's Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Description
Psephellus barbeyi (also called Barbey's hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus barbeyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psephellus barbeyi is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus barbeyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. Cultivation requires well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Psephellus barbeyi
Psephellus barbeyi can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
Psephellus barbeyi FAQ
What type of plant is Psephellus barbeyi?
Psephellus barbeyi is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Psephellus barbeyi native to?
Psephellus barbeyi is native to the Caucasus region.
What is the growth habit of Psephellus barbeyi?
Psephellus barbeyi is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall.
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,