Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blepharobasis
ID:
96526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Gilli

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 78 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095855



Common Names

  • Cousinia
  • Kousinia
  • Koussina


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Description

Cousinia blepharobasis (also called 'Eyebrow Plant', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Caucasus Mountains. It grows in rocky, alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia blepharobasis is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia blepharobasis has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia blepharobasis 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 clumps should be divided into smaller pieces, each with a few leaves and some roots attached.

Where to Find Cousinia blepharobasis

Cousinia blepharobasis can be found in Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy.

Cousinia blepharobasis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia blepharobasis?

Cousinia blepharobasis

What is the common name of Cousinia blepharobasis?

Eyelash Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia blepharobasis?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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-52021: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Alexander Gilli (1903-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilli' in the authors string.