Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buphthalmoides
ID:
35359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 40(II): 155 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034688



Common Names

  • Cousinia Buphthalmoides
  • Eye-Thistle
  • Eye-Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Arctium buphthalmodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cousinia pamirica Bornm. ex O.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Cousinia auriculata Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia buphthalmoides (also called 'Ox-Eye Daisy', among many other common names) is a species of daisy native to Europe and Asia. It is an annual herb with white flowers and deeply cut leaves. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia buphthalmoides is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and respiratory problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia buphthalmoides has small yellow flowers with a single central seed. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia buphthalmoides is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cousinia buphthalmoides

Androsace montana can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Cousinia buphthalmoides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia buphthalmoides?

Cousinia buphthalmoides is found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats in South Africa.

What is the maximum size of Cousinia buphthalmoides?

Cousinia buphthalmoides can grow up to a maximum size of around 1 m (3.3 ft).

What is the pollination method of Cousinia buphthalmoides?

Cousinia buphthalmoides is pollinated by insects.

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