Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hub.-Mor.) Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 34 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019880
Common Names
- Short-lobed Psephellus
- Short-lobed Perennial
- Short-lobed Wormwood
Synonyms
- Centaurea brevifimbriata Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
Description
Psephellus brevifimbriatus (also called Short-fringed Safflower, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers and a deep taproot. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus brevifimbriatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psephellus brevifimbriatus is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus brevifimbriatus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Psephellus brevifimbriatus
Psephellus brevifimbriatus is native to the Caucasus region, including parts of Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Psephellus brevifimbriatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psephellus brevifimbriatus?
Psephellus brevifimbriatus
What is the common name of Psephellus brevifimbriatus?
Short-Fringed Squill
What is the natural habitat of Psephellus brevifimbriatus?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,