Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. & Gauba
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 36: 330 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088296
Common Names
- Cousinia phyllocephala
- Cousinia
- Phyllocephala
Synonyms
- Cousinia koieana Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Cousinia phyllocephala (also called phyllocephalous cousinia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia phyllocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia phyllocephala is a yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia phyllocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.
Where to Find Cousinia phyllocephala
Cousinia phyllocephala is native to the Mediterranean. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Cousinia phyllocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia phyllocephala?
Cousinia phyllocephala
What are the common uses of Cousinia phyllocephala?
Cousinia phyllocephala is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Where is Cousinia phyllocephala native to?
Cousinia phyllocephala is native to Mexico and Central America.
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,