Status:
valid
Authors:
Kult.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 6: 7 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002407
Common Names
- Cousinia Glabriseta
- Glabriseta
- Smooth Cousinia
Description
Cousinia glabriseta (also called Glabrous Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It has yellow flowers and blooms in late summer. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia glabriseta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as a salad green or cooked like spinach. The plant is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia glabriseta has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia glabriseta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Cousinia glabriseta
Cousinia glabriseta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Cousinia glabriseta FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia glabriseta?
Cousinia glabriseta is native to the Mediterranean region.
What type of soil does Cousinia glabriseta prefer?
Cousinia glabriseta prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the average height of Cousinia glabriseta?
Cousinia glabriseta typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.
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,