Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
131695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Del. Sem. Hort. Dorpat. 1845: 3.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131024

Common Names

  • Cousinia dichotoma
  • Two-Toothed Cousinia
  • Two-Forked Cousinia

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Synonyms

  • Arctium dichotomum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia dichotoma (also called Double-leaf Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a salad green. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia dichotoma is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia dichotoma is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of moist soil or sand. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cousinia dichotoma

Cousinia dichotoma can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, particularly in Iran and Afghanistan.

Cousinia dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia dichotoma?

Cousinia dichotoma

What is the common name of Cousinia dichotoma?

Dichotomous Cousinia

What type of plant is Cousinia dichotoma?

Asteraceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-91904: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.