Status:
valid
Authors:
Sint. ex Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 89: 371 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037899
Common Names
- Freyn's Pincushion
- Pincushion
- Freyn Pincushion
Synonyms
- Psephellus freynii Sint. ex Freyn [unknown]
- Centaurea pulcherrima freynii (Sint.) Wagenitz [unknown]
Description
Psephellus freynii (also called 'Freyn's Psephellus', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus freynii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psephellus freynii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 4-6 mm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1.5-2 mm. The seedlings are green with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus freynii is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also relatively pest and disease-free.
Where to Find Psephellus freynii
Psephellus freynii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas.
Psephellus freynii FAQ
What are the common uses of Psephellus freynii?
Psephellus freynii is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
What is the growth habit of Psephellus freynii?
Psephellus freynii is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves and a single flower head.
What is the scientific classification of Psephellus freynii?
Psephellus freynii belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Psephellus.
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,