Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xi. (1890) 334.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027332
Common Names
- Cousinia divaricata
- Divaricate Cousinia
- Divaricate Hawkweed
Description
Cousinia divaricata (also called Divaricate Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in sunny areas, often in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Plectranthus conglomeratus are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia divaricata is a slow-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It needs to be pruned regularly to keep it from becoming leggy.
Where to Find Cousinia divaricata
Cousinia divaricata can be found in the mountains of Central Asia and the Middle East.
Cousinia divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia divaricata?
Cousinia divaricata
What is the optimal soil type for Cousinia divaricata?
Well-drained, sandy soil
What is the optimal light condition for Cousinia divaricata?
Full sun
What is the optimal temperature for Cousinia divaricata?
Warm to hot temperatures
What is the optimal watering schedule for Cousinia divaricata?
Regular watering
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,