Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orthoclada
ID:
50805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. & Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 19(2): 159 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050134

Common Names

  • Orthoclada Cousinia
  • Cousinia
  • Cousinia Orthoclada

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Description

Cousinia orthoclada (also called White Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has a small, white flower head and is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia orthoclada is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia orthoclada is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia orthoclada is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Cousinia orthoclada

Cousinia orthoclada can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Cousinia orthoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia orthoclada?

Cousinia orthoclada

What is the family of Cousinia orthoclada?

Asteraceae

Where is Cousinia orthoclada found?

Turkey

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-14867: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.