Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
86089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borszczow ex Trautv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada viii. (1883) 484

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085418



Common Names

  • Cousinia alpicola
  • Alpicola Cousinia
  • Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia alpina Bunge [unknown]
  • Cousinia alpicola Borszczow ex C.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Arctium alpicola Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia alpicola (also called alpine cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry areas. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia alpicola is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia alpicola is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia alpicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 18-21°C. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in the desired location.

Where to Find Cousinia alpicola

Cousinia alpicola can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Cousinia alpicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia alpicola?

Cousinia alpicola

What type of plant is Cousinia alpicola?

Perennial herb

Where is Cousinia alpicola found?

Central Asia

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,