Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albescens
ID:
33726

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl. & Strauss ex C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada iv. 223.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033055



Common Names

  • Cousinia Albescens
  • Albescens Cousinia
  • Albescens Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia albescens (also called White-woolly Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white woolly hairs. It is native to the Middle East and grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia albescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia albescens is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia albescens is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cousinia albescens

Cousinia albescens is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of Kerman, Yazd, and Isfahan.

Cousinia albescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia albescens?

Cousinia albescens

What is the common name of Cousinia albescens?

White Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia albescens?

It is native to the mountains of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

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-131965: 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.