Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 4: 200 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086110
Common Names
- Troitzki's Wormwood
- Psephellus Wormwood
- Troitzki's Psephellus
Synonyms
- Centaurea troitzkyi (Sosn.) Sosn. [unknown]
Description
Psephellus troitzkii (also called Troitzky's Psephellus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a short stem. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Psephellus troitzkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psephellus troitzkii is a white or pinkish-white, 5-lobed corolla, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psephellus troitzkii is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.
Where to Find Psephellus troitzkii
Psephellus troitzkii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in alpine meadows.
Psephellus troitzkii FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Psephellus troitzkii?
Psephellus troitzkii requires full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering.
What type of climate does Psephellus troitzkii prefer?
Psephellus troitzkii prefers a warm, subtropical climate.
What type of soil does Psephellus troitzkii prefer?
Psephellus troitzkii prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.
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,