Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyptera
ID:
14050

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 554 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013379

Common Names

  • Brachyptera Cousinia
  • Brachyptera Hawkweed
  • Brachyptera Orange Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Arctium brachypterum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cousinia squarrosa K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cousinia gundelia K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cousinia heterolepis K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Cousinia brachyptera (also called Short-winged Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia brachyptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues. It is also used as a food source and to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cousinia brachyptera are small, yellow-green in color, and have a strong, sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard, shiny outer coating. The seedlings are small, with thin, pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia brachyptera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires little maintenance and can be pruned in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cousinia brachyptera

Cousinia brachyptera is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in countries such as Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.

Cousinia brachyptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia brachyptera?

Cousinia brachyptera

What is the common name of Cousinia brachyptera?

Short-winged Hawkweed

Where is Cousinia brachyptera native to?

Iran

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,