Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
gcc
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans vi. (1851) 357.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122457
Common Names
- Cousinia Verticillaris
- Verticillate Cousinia
- Cousinia
Description
Cousinia verticillaris (also called the Whorled Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.2-1 m. It is native to Iran, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia verticillaris is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a food source and as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia verticillaris is yellow-white and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of 1.5-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a stem of up to 10 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia verticillaris is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.
Where to Find Cousinia verticillaris
Cousinia verticillaris is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woods, and along roadsides. It is most commonly found in Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
Cousinia verticillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia verticillaris?
Cousinia verticillaris
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia verticillaris?
Rocky slopes and dry grasslands
What is the flowering season of Cousinia verticillaris?
Summer and autumn
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,