Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aucheri
ID:
17251

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 555 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016580

Common Names

  • Cousinia aucheri
  • Aucher's Cousinia
  • Aucher Cousinia

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Synonyms

  • Arctium aucheri Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia aucheri (also called Aucher's Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Middle East and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia aucheri is used as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ache, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia aucheri has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and yellow-tipped petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia aucheri is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring or fall. Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Divide clumps in spring or fall every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. Alternatively, take root cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cousinia aucheri

Cousinia aucheri is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Cousinia aucheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia aucheri?

Cousinia aucheri

What is the common name of Cousinia aucheri?

Aucher's Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia aucheri?

Cousinia aucheri is found in the mountains of Iran and Iraq.

Species in the Cousinia genus

Cousinia peduncularis, Cousinia ortholepis, Cousinia sagittata, Cousinia stenophylla, Cousinia fetissowi, Cousinia amoena, Cousinia porphyrostephana, Cousinia griffithiana, Cousinia polycephala, Cousinia falconeri, Cousinia erivanensis, Cousinia hypoleuca, Cousinia pseudolanata, Cousinia albertoregelia, Cousinia eriobasis, Cousinia glabriseta, Cousinia kerstanii, Cousinia sakawensis, Cousinia subscaposa, Cousinia stricta, Cousinia oopoda, Cousinia bienerti, Cousinia chejrabadensis, Cousinia polytimetica, Cousinia novissima, Cousinia kuramensis, Cousinia dubia, Cousinia pulchra, Cousinia cavarae, Cousinia heterogenetos, Cousinia scariosa, Cousinia pygmaea, Cousinia mucida, Cousinia agelocephala, Cousinia pseudostenolepis, Cousinia tscherneviae, Cousinia longifolia, Cousinia cymbolepis, Cousinia linczewskii, Cousinia ecbatanensis, Cousinia pichleriana, Cousinia stahliana, Cousinia arctotidifolia, Cousinia hybrida, Cousinia omphalodes, Cousinia tedshenica, Cousinia arenaria, Cousinia alaica, Cousinia syrdarjensis, Cousinia crassipes,

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,