Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ammophila
ID:
136363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 67 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135692



Common Names

  • Cousinia ammophila
  • Cousinia
  • Ammophila


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Description

Cousinia ammophila (also called Ammophila knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a few lateral branches. It is native to the Caucasus and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia ammophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia ammophila is a yellow disc floret. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia ammophila is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Cousinia ammophila

Cousinia ammophila is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Cousinia ammophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia ammophila?

Cousinia ammophila

What is the common name of Cousinia ammophila?

Sandy cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia ammophila?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the Caucasus region

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,

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