Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
maleevii
ID:
13188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sosn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 14: 8 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012517

Common Names

  • Psephellus maleevii
  • Maleev's Psephellus
  • Maleev's Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea maleevii (Sosn.) Sosn. [unknown]

Description

Psephellus maleevii (also called Maleev's Psephellus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus maleevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psephellus maleevii has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus maleevii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Psephellus maleevii

Psephellus maleevii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in rocky, mountainous areas.

Psephellus maleevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus maleevii?

Psephellus maleevii

What is the common name of Psephellus maleevii?

Maleev's Psephellus

What type of plant is Psephellus maleevii?

Herb

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