Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittata
ID:
1113

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl. & Strauss

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xiv. 233.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000442

Common Names

  • Cousinia Arrowhead
  • Arrowhead Cousinia
  • Arrowhead Daisy

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Description

Cousinia sagittata (also called Arrow-Leaved Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia sagittata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cousinia sagittata sub. iranica (C.Winkl. & Strauss) Mehregan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia sagittata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia sagittata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Cousinia sagittata

Cousinia sagittata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Cousinia sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia sagittata?

Cousinia sagittata

What is the common name of Cousinia sagittata?

Arrow-leaved Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia sagittata?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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-100417: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Christian Strauss (1850-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strauss' in the authors string.