Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
transcaucasicus
ID:
34774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sosn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034103

Common Names

  • Psephellus transcaucasicus
  • Transcaucasian Psephellus
  • Transcaucasus Psephellus

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea sevanensis Sosn. [unknown]

Description

Psephellus transcaucasicus (also called Transcaucasian Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a single stem, reaching up to 50 cm in height, with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in steppe and meadow habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psephellus transcaucasicus is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psephellus transcaucasicus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psephellus transcaucasicus is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Psephellus transcaucasicus

Psephellus transcaucasicus can be found in the Caucasus region.

Psephellus transcaucasicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psephellus transcaucasicus?

Psephellus transcaucasicus

What is the natural habitat of Psephellus transcaucasicus?

Mountain meadows and grasslands of the Caucasus region

What are the common names of Psephellus transcaucasicus?

Caucasian thistle, Caucasian star thistle

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