Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
galactochroa
ID:
19998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f.) Parsa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iran 3: 633 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019327

Common Names

  • Psephellus galactochroa
  • Galactochroa Psephellus
  • Milky Psephellus

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Synonyms

  • Tomanthea galactochroa (Rech.f.) Soják [unknown]
  • Centaurea galactochroa Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Phaeopappus galactochrous (Rech.f.) Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Psephellus galactochroa (also called Milk Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white, thistle-like flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus galactochroa is sometimes used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Psephellus galactochroa flower is yellow with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus galactochroa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out in the summer.

Where to Find Psephellus galactochroa

Psephellus galactochroa is native to the mountains of Turkey. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Psephellus galactochroa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus galactochroa?

Psephellus galactochroa

What are the common names of Psephellus galactochroa?

Galactochroa squill

What is the habitat of Psephellus galactochroa?

It is found in 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,

References

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Ahmad Parsa (1907-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parsa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:239767-1: Based on the initial data import