Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysochlora
ID:
88692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Köie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 88 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088021



Common Names

  • Silver-green Thistle
  • Cousinia
  • Chrysochlora


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Description

Cousinia chrysochlora (also called Golden-green Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane grasslands and open scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia chrysochlora is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia chrysochlora has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia chrysochlora is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Cousinia chrysochlora

Cousinia chrysochlora is native to the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey, and Iran.

Cousinia chrysochlora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia chrysochlora?

Cousinia chrysochlora

Where is Cousinia chrysochlora found?

Cousinia chrysochlora is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

What is the habitat of Cousinia chrysochlora?

Cousinia chrysochlora is found in humid, lowland rainforests.

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-44367: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Mogens Køie (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Köie' in the authors string.