Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gabrieljan) Gabrieljan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Armen. 9: 345 (1995): (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043541
Common Names
- Psephellus
- Manakyanii
- Manakyani's Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Centaurea manakianii Gabrieljan [unknown]
Description
Psephellus manakyanii (also called Manakyan's psephellus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Armenia and Turkey. It has a long, erect stem and is covered in small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, nutrient-poor soils, such as rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus manakyanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psephellus manakyanii has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus manakyanii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings in early spring and place them in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 1m and will flower from mid-summer to early autumn. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Psephellus manakyanii
Psephellus manakyanii is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Psephellus manakyanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psephellus manakyanii?
Psephellus manakyanii
What is the common name of Psephellus manakyanii?
Manaky's Psephellus
What is the natural habitat of Psephellus manakyanii?
Psephellus manakyanii is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, 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,