Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kopet-daghensis
ID:
40134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Iljin) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(1): 38 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039463

Common Names

  • Psephellus kopet-daghensis
  • Kopet-Daghensis Psephellus
  • Kopet-Daghensis Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea kopet-daghensis Iljin [unknown]

Description

Psephellus kopet-daghensis (also called Kopet-Daghensis Psephellus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has opposite, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky soils in mountain slopes and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus kopet-daghensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus kopet-daghensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus kopet-daghensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Middle East. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Psephellus kopet-daghensis

Psephellus kopet-daghensis is native to Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan.

Psephellus kopet-daghensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus kopet-daghensis?

Psephellus kopet-daghensis

What is the common name of Psephellus kopet-daghensis?

Kopet-Daghensis Psephellus

What is the natural habitat of Psephellus kopet-daghensis?

Psephellus kopet-daghensis is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral.

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

Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.