Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
119606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tscherneva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 17: 91 (1962). (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118935



Common Names

  • Cousinia
  • Apiculate Cousinia
  • Cousinia Apiculata


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Description

Cousinia apiculata (also called Apical Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its stems can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia apiculata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia apiculata is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn, but they need to be kept moist and cool.

Where to Find Cousinia apiculata

Cousinia apiculata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.

Cousinia apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia apiculata?

Cousinia apiculata

What is the family of Cousinia apiculata?

Asteraceae

Where is Cousinia apiculata native to?

Europe

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-80243: Based on the initial data import
Olga Cherneva (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tscherneva' in the authors string.