Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorocephala
ID:
116170

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 554 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115499



Common Names

  • Chlorocephala
  • Green cousinia
  • Green-head cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Arctium chlorocephalum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia chlorocephala (also called Green-headed Cushion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, toothed, and covered in short hairs. The flowers are yellow, with an orange center, and are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia chlorocephala has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia chlorocephala is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia chlorocephala is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Cousinia chlorocephala

Cousinia chlorocephala is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and can be found in the wild there. It can also be found in nurseries and garden centers in some parts of Europe and North America.

Cousinia chlorocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia chlorocephala?

Cousinia chlorocephala

What type of plant is Cousinia chlorocephala?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Cousinia chlorocephala found?

It is found in the Mediterranean 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76950: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.