Status:
valid
Authors:
Kult.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Nov. Turkestan. : 76 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061836
Common Names
- Badghysi Cousinia
- Badghysi Daisy
- Badghysi Everlasting
Description
Cousinia badghysi (also called Badghys' Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, such as prairies and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia badghysi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia badghysi is a white-yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark-brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia badghysi is a perennial plant that prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.
Where to Find Cousinia badghysi
Cousinia badghysi is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Cousinia badghysi FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Cousinia badghysi?
Cousinia badghysi prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should I water Cousinia badghysi?
Cousinia badghysi should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
What type of fertilizer should I use for Cousinia badghysi?
A balanced fertilizer should be used for Cousinia badghysi, applied at least once a year.
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,