Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davisiana
ID:
71873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(1): 56 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071202



Common Names

  • Davis' Cousinia
  • Davis' Thistle
  • Davis' Hawk's-beard


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Description

Cousinia davisiana (also called Davis' Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus. It has hairy, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia davisiana is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia davisiana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia davisiana is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or seeds. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cousinia davisiana

Cousinia davisiana is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Cousinia davisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia davisiana?

Cousinia davisiana

What is the common name of Cousinia davisiana?

Davis' Cousinia

What type of plant is Cousinia davisiana?

Perennial herbaceous plant

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-27982: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.