Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucida
ID:
7236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kult. ex Tscherneva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 17: 97 (1962). (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006565

Common Names

  • Cousinia Mucida
  • Mucid Hawkweed
  • Mucid Mouse-ear

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Description

Cousinia mucida (also called 'Mucid Cousinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia mucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia mucida is a yellow composite flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia mucida is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cousinia mucida

Cousinia mucida is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Cousinia mucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia mucida?

Cousinia mucida

What are the common names of Cousinia mucida?

Mucid Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia mucida?

Dry, open woods, rocky hillsides, and prairies

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-10633: Based on the initial data import
Olga Cherneva (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tscherneva' in the authors string.
Mikhail Vasilyevich Kultiasov (1891-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kult.' in the authors string.