Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cylindrocephala
ID:
65722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 2(17-18): 84, t. 166 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065051



Common Names

  • Caucasian Coneflower
  • Cylindrical-headed Cousinia
  • Cousinia Cylindrica


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Synonyms

  • Arctium cylindrocephalum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia cylindrocephala (also called Cylindrical Cousinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia cylindrocephala is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are often used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia cylindrocephala is a yellow-green head with small, tubular florets. The seed is a small, black, oblong achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia cylindrocephala is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage fresh growth in spring.

Where to Find Cousinia cylindrocephala

Cousinia cylindrocephala can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Cousinia cylindrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia cylindrocephala?

Cousinia cylindrocephala

What is the common name of Cousinia cylindrocephala?

Cylindrical Cousinia

What type of plant is Cousinia cylindrocephala?

Herb

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-21984: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.