Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 55 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001137
Common Names
- Cousinia griffithiana
- Griffith's Cousinia
- Griffith's Hawkweed
Description
Cousinia griffithiana (also called Griffith's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, where it grows in rocky, alpine habitats. It is a perennial herb with large, toothed leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia griffithiana is a medicinal plant, used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a mulch to help retain moisture in the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia griffithiana is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia griffithiana is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into larger pots and given plenty of sunlight and water.
Where to Find Cousinia griffithiana
Cousinia griffithiana is native to Afghanistan and can be found in the provinces of Badakhshan, Kabul, and Takhar.
Cousinia griffithiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia griffithiana?
Cousinia griffithiana
What is the common name of Cousinia griffithiana?
Griffithiana Cousinia
What is the family of Cousinia griffithiana?
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,