Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hausskn. ex Bornm.) Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 34 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021568
Common Names
- Bornmueller's Psephellus
- Bornmueller's Hawkweed
- Bornmueller's Mouse-Ear
Synonyms
- Centaurea bornmuelleri Hausskn. ex Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Psephellus bornmuelleri (also called Bornmueller's Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has white flowers and can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus bornmuelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psephellus bornmuelleri has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus bornmuelleri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Psephellus bornmuelleri
Psephellus bornmuelleri is native to Turkey and can be found in the western part of the country.
Psephellus bornmuelleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psephellus bornmuelleri?
Psephellus bornmuelleri
What is the natural habitat of Psephellus bornmuelleri?
It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes in Central Asia
What is the flower color of Psephellus bornmuelleri?
The flower color is yellow
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,