Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
130224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm. & Sint.) Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34: 285 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129553



Common Names

  • Cousinia Albiflora
  • White-Flowered Cousinia
  • White-Flowered Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia hypopolia albiflora Bornm. & Sint. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia albiflora (also called White-flowered Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region of Europe. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia albiflora has white flowers with yellow centers, small, black seeds, and seedlings that have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia albiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Cousinia albiflora

Cousinia albiflora is found in the Caucasus region of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

Cousinia albiflora FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia albiflora?

Common names of Cousinia albiflora include white-flowered thistle and white-flowered knapweed.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia albiflora?

Cousinia albiflora is an annual or biennial herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Cousinia albiflora?

Cousinia albiflora typically flowers from June to August.

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-90481: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Paul Sintenis (1847-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sint.' in the authors string.