Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 14: 11 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042677
Common Names
- Boissier's Gnaphalium
- Boissieri Gnaphalium
- Psephellus Boissieri
Description
Psephellus boissieri (also called Boissier's mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and garrigues.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus boissieri is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in rock gardens and other dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psephellus boissieri is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus boissieri is a perennial plant that is propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.
Where to Find Psephellus boissieri
Psephellus boissieri can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Psephellus boissieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psephellus boissieri?
Psephellus boissieri
What is the common name of Psephellus boissieri?
Boissier's Psephellus
Where is Psephellus boissieri found?
Psephellus boissieri is found in the Middle East.
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,