Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
somcheticus
ID:
27528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sosn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 4: 204 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026857

Common Names

  • Psephellus somcheticus
  • Somcheticus Psephellus
  • Psephellus

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Synonyms

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

Description

Psephellus somcheticus (also called Somchet's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey. It typically grows up to 0.5m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus somcheticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus somcheticus is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus somcheticus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Psephellus somcheticus

Psephellus somcheticus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.

Psephellus somcheticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus somcheticus?

Psephellus somcheticus

What is the family of Psephellus somcheticus?

Asteraceae

Where is Psephellus somcheticus found?

It is found in Turkey

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