Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
94559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Djavadi & Attar

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 117(7-8): 453 (-455; fig. 1, (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093888



Common Names

  • Heart-Leafed Cousinia
  • Cordifolia Cousinia
  • Heart-Shaped Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia cordifolia (also called Heartleaf Cousinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 50 cm tall, and has yellow flower heads. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia cordifolia has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a food source and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia cordifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia cordifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Cousinia cordifolia

Cousinia cordifolia is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Cousinia cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia cordifolia?

Cousinia cordifolia

What type of plant is Cousinia cordifolia?

Perennial herb

Where does Cousinia cordifolia grow?

It is native to 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

Farideh Attar (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attar' in the authors string.
Seyyedeh Bahereh Djavadi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Djavadi' in the authors string.