Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contumax
ID:
24299

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl. & Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier v. 168. (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023628



Common Names

  • Cousinia
  • Contumax Cousinia
  • Giant Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia contumax (also called Contumacious Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia contumax is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia contumax has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia contumax is a perennial herb native to the Andes. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cousinia contumax

Cousinia contumax is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in the Caucasus Mountains.

Cousinia contumax FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia contumax?

Common names of Cousinia contumax include Contumacious Cousinia, Contumacious Cousinia-aster, and Contumacious Aster

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia contumax?

Cousinia contumax is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

What is the flower color of Cousinia contumax?

The flowers of Cousinia contumax are yellow in color.

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-122829: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.