Status:
valid
Authors:
Tscherneva, Joharchi & F.Ghahrem.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 90(3): 411 (-414; fig.) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088222
Common Names
- Amicorum Cousinia
- Cousinia Amicorum
- Friendly Cousinia
Description
Cousinia amicorum (also called Friend's cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia amicorum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia amicorum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like formation. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia amicorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cousinia amicorum
Cousinia amicorum is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.
Cousinia amicorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia amicorum?
Cousinia amicorum
What are the common names of Cousinia amicorum?
Friendly Cousinia
What is the habitat of Cousinia amicorum?
It is found in dry, rocky habitats
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,