Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
schistosus
ID:
38117

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sosn.) Alieva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
in A.I. Galushko (ed.), Fl. Severn. Kavkaza i Voprosy ee istorii 24 (1983):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037446

Common Names

  • Schistosus Psephellus
  • Psephellus Schistosus
  • Scaly Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea schistosa Sosn. [unknown]

Description

Psephellus schistosus (also called Schistose Psephellus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and meadows, and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus schistosus is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus schistosus is a white-pinkish color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus schistosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Where to Find Psephellus schistosus

Psephellus schistosus can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Psephellus schistosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus schistosus?

Psephellus schistosus

What are the common names of Psephellus schistosus?

Schistose Chaffweed

What is the natural habitat of Psephellus schistosus?

Rocky slopes and limestone outcrops in the Mediterranean region

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-136215: Based on the initial data import
Dmitrii Ivanovich Sosnowsky (1886-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosn.' in the authors string.
A.A. Alieva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alieva' in the authors string.