Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
12026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kult. ex Tschern.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Zool. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. xv. 51 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011355

Common Names

  • Cousinia coerulea
  • Blue Cousinia
  • Blue Hawkweed

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Description

Cousinia coerulea (also called 'Blue Cousinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, blue flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia coerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia coerulea is blue and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia coerulea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Cousinia coerulea

Cousinia coerulea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Cousinia coerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia coerulea?

Cousinia coerulea

What is the common name of Cousinia coerulea?

Blue Cousinia

Where is Cousinia coerulea native to?

Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia

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-111006: Based on the initial data import
Mikhail Vasilyevich Kultiasov (1891-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kult.' in the authors string.
S.S. Tschernetzkaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tschern.' in the authors string.